the red cross to clear syria to be in a state of civil war and calls for action continue and then lastly we show you how the cable networks are still fear mongering away on iran joining me to discuss this from our studio in new york is all the arab national security reporter for think progress dot org and via broadband is robert farley assistant professor at the university of kentucky and blogger at lawyers guns and money gentlemen thank you both for joining me tonight all right so let me just let me lay this out and start with clinton in egypt so first how it goes is we support this dictator for decades then they have a revolution obviously this is the very bridge version so that now they've had an election now the candidate from the muslim brotherhood is in power so now you have

lastly ,pier 8, a similar situation to peer -- pier 23. electrical improvements, that work is under way as well. one thing that i forgot to note here was dry dock, which has moved since the last update. it is now over at the pier 50 maintenance shed. so, that is all i've got. i will refer to the staff here to contribute anything else to the report. >> is there any public comment? >> commissioners, everything is going according to plan. >> you think so? >> i agree with that. >> item 9b, request approval -- informational presentation honda orton development inc.'s proposal for the lease and rehabilitation of the 20th street historic buildings within the 69 acrepier 70 site. >> i am here to introduce the team and the presentation, but i wanted to briefly sat where we are within the fort built -- foothold. there was a master planning process that, in 2010, directed us to move forward. move forward on three initiatives. when was to bring a master developer for the waterfront site which was his attention the development, lots of infrastructure,

lastly, we have been working together again to work with staff on implementation, which has been going very well, though there is still some work to be done. >> thank you. next speaker? >> [reads names] >> my name is charles. i am here to support mr. maxwell. he was fired for being a whistle-blower. we will continue to let people know who we is and what he was fired for. we will also be reminding people that you folks with policy are responsible for the death of kenneth harding jr.. you have not heard the last of that either. mr. harding's mother has called for a muni shut down on the days that he was shot, one day ago, july 16. we are talking about defending folks against attacks on meat -- union workers and the article that they represent. so, i am not here to thank or congratulate anyone. you will be hearing from us. we will be seeing justice for the fired workers and killed a black people under your policies. >> thank you. >> [reads names] >> afternoon. my name is neil patel. i would like to extend a warm welcome to the new director. i look forward to working with you in the future

lastly, i want to give you a little bit of information about where we are in terms of our per-ada revenue in terms of where we should be given our projected amount we should have gotten under proposition 98. this chart looks a little bit like an alligator. in 2007-2008, we got about $5,076 per ada. if it remained flat, we would be in the same spot where the purple line is across this diagram. if that had been increase based on the requirements, looking at the cost of living increase, we would be at the light blue line, which is $6,697. instead, we have had a series of cuts, bottoming out in 2009- 2010, and we are now at the orange line, projected to be $5,204, significantly less than the $6,797 that we should be at. we are losing 22 cents on every dollar from prop. 98 that we should be receiving. if the measures on the november ballot do not pass, we would be at the level of the black line, or $4,764, taking the even bigger cut to our budget and the educational services that we were able to provide for our students. >> that is about $500 less per student for the 56,000 students in the dis

lastly, because people are being sent around up and down, they say, forget it, i would do it myself. this is enough for me. this is happening. we need to get some action done because this is not a good thing. sorry, but we thought it would be great, we give this some time, but it has not worked. >> thank you. next speaker. >> good morning, commissioners. my name is john pollard. i operate a structural engineering company and a san francisco gracia company that does foundations and structural upgrade. on average, i spent two hours a day at dbi to pull permit for our structure promise -- projects. the reason i have an interest in running efficiently is i have over 100 employees. i am here to talk and why q- matic has failed the eye and the public it was meant to serve. to start from the beginning, there is a line every day in intake on the first floor to get a number. one number for submitting plans, one number for over-the- counter, one number for questions for planning, and then all the other members for other departments. that is about nine different numbers. you need a preservation

lastly, i was part of the effort in 2008 on prop b, the affordable housing set aside.tential to be better than that because we're not using a whole part of our city budget and general fund but cobbling together existing funds that have been used and we are able to do the financing that can stretch those further, that can really be significant, adding up to what i hear is $1.2 billion over the next 30 years. that is significant, and nobody else in the country is doing it. if we do it here in san francisco, it would be a great model for the rest of the city. supervisor kim: thank you, supervisor. i was tempted to call you can't post. [laughter] supervisor kim: we do sit on the budget committee together, and we were just there this morning. supervisor avalos was still there, before he looked over. supervisor campos? supervisor campos: thank you. i certainly think all of the members of the public who have been working on this quite some time. a lot of people have come out to support this effort, and i certainly share in the blood all of -- i certainly share in the goal of

lastly, perpetrators of violence are also victims of violence. as we look into that, when we are talking about doing trauma work that is so necessary, we need to look at going into our jails and prisons and hospitals to make sure the cycle of violence does not continue and we can have a long-term solution. thank you. supervisor avalos: thank you very much. before the next speaker, i will call some more names. the ness said jackson. francisco de costa. sebatien contera. mary harris. violet. we line up on the other side and please come forward to speak. >> supervisors, you understand, in this city, we have about 805,000 constituents. the city budget, you will understand, having worked on the budget before, we have a $7.2 billion budget. now, i have attended over 242 funerals. when we see the city department and some of the heads of the department coming here, they are representing something as if they are representing -- presenting it for a grant. these people do not have the guts -- the mayor's office representative, all the others -- to go into t

lastly, we know nothing is perfect. the regulatory system that appraisers operate with today is 20 years old. we believe it is time for a fresh look. appraisers do not need a set of arbitrary rules. the careful scrutiny of data is essential to maintaining integrity. we ask for your oversight of these matters. i thank you very much for the opportunity to be here and i will be glad to answer your questions. >> thank you, ms. stevens. we'll now proceed to questions from the members of congress and i would start with myself and yield myself five minutes. the appraisal subcommittee is in the process of developing new standards or rules as required by dodd-frank act. and dodd-frank was enacted in 2010, almost two years ago, and this question is for all of you. do you believe that the appraisal subcommittee has been effective by taking more than two years and still counting to comply with the dodd-frank act. let's just go down the line. >> i think that's a very important question. >> could you turn on your mike, please. >> i'l

than and result of engaging in groups confronting engaging their schools in their police force and lastly just want to ask you i mean what can be done to kind of reverse this mentality of expanding the policing of schools to a more rehabilitative approach which studies show is more effective and a healthier approach. so i think programs like this where people realize this is happening is a big first step and i think. it's reversing and we're seeing this in a number of places because it's become so widespread it's not just somebody else's children anymore it's shocking for parents to find out that the police are interviewing with their children for something that in days gone by might have just been a telephone call from a teacher. some of the more widespread it is the more alert people are the more they question. the more likely we are to see change races and thank you so much for coming on the show and weighing in on this very important topic we are out of time that that was us dr susan phillips she's a research analyst for the sentencing project well that is going to do it for the news

held accountable to the extent of the law like anybody else in their part is what i'm saying and lastly quickly just want to ask you what exactly are your demands what do you hope to happen next. as these protests carry out. their. vision of them on or at the buildings with the exactions want to change the system and so they want to just do you suppose you are screaming for it and you know you hear that it's four percent spanish. visitation plenty of people here and we also are asking for the vote right now we are staring to vote for the. people at all or in quota these issues in voter i mean hundred billion dollar deals that are done in the dark. it's a lot more armine. joanne thanks so much for coming on the show that was your when sosa and activist with take it back anaheim. well it's like the case is moving forward for a former cia official turned whistleblower a judge has ruled in the prosecution's favor in the case against john kerry aku he is the man that made the practice of waterboarding in secret prisons public he's now accused of leaking the names of covert operatives to jour

time to evaluate the risk, and where the objective is of the sufficient importance to the risk, and lastlynd most importantly, where the officer accomplish the objective. on july 16, 2011, officer richard hastings and matthew lopez the kill each and every requested criteria for the medal of valor. they exemplified bravery of the highest level. in doing their duty and deterred by the fact that their lives were in imminent peril. they engaged in a gunbattle with a career criminal who was engaged with the ones in respect for public life and wanted to escape to not be held accountable for a vicious murder. san francisco police officers know at any time and anywhere they need to put their lives on the line to do their duty to stop a criminal. july 16, 2011, officer richard hastings and mathew lopez put their lives on the line and did their duty. for that, they're being awarded the most prestigious award, the gold medal of valor. [applause] >> those were the last of the nominees and recipients. the chief amount to the closing. -- will now do the closing. many of the people on the stage and an au

lastly, and i do not know how many short-term visitors there are from other clubs, but i would anticipate that those would be very popular when the america's cup comes. perhaps that is something that we could look into, whether we could generate more revenue. obviously, not enough, but more by increasing the visiting rights as well. i think that the other points given today were well taken. i am very excited for the comments, that we have the south beach harbor back. i look forward to trying to come up with solutions that will work for everyone. >> when was the last time that rates were raised? >> there has been cpi for every second year. i understand that there has not been a market analysis since the inception of the harbor. but that could be wrong. >> that is correct. it is raised every year. as far as i can research, some of these voters have been here longer than meat, but i could not find anywhere -- longer than me -- some of these boaters have been here longer than me, but i could not find anything to contradict that. >> can you tell me about the selection process? >> you mean how

lastly, and i still do not have my head around this long, why are there -- this one, why are there two trucks? it makes things twice as bad? -- as bad. >> are for the delay. i run off the grid. i am going to do a power point and i will not take the full 14 minutes. i appreciate your patience while i get it started. president hwang: you can use the microphone that is closer to the display if it is easier for you. >> thank you. i have a hard copy of this presentation, if there is a preference to view it on paper or on the screen. i run off the grade -- grid. we organized logistics' for 18 weekly markets a. we are a san francisco-based company. as you can see on the screen, really what we do is more than morep -- simply poach areas. we work with vendors to see that they have their proper documents, that they are operating properly and also really what we look to do is provide an experience that provides more diversity to an area and more options to consumers. some demographics about our vendors, 38% of them are women owned. 55% are minorities. 61% are first-time business owners. we work w

and lastly, we work to bring the community leaders together as we have been to be sure that the ordinance robustly fights racial profiling. many of the people we will be reaching out to are in the room today. be prepared to our -- for our calls. we look forward to celebrating with you today and working with you tomorrow. thank you so much. [applause] >> thank you. and our last -- next speaker is the president of the arab cultural and community center. [applause] >> good morning. i am the president of the arab culture and community center, a member of the coalition for a safe san francisco. the center has been working for a safe the san francisco for the last two years. to address very important issues of racial profiling and transparency in san francisco. many of the organizations and individuals that are working with the coalition are not new to this issue. our community has faced many difficult situations regarding our place in the city for many decades. each of us has tried to work to bring understanding, knowledge, and representation of our community. the center has brought to our com

lastly, obama supporters are rich and not famous. obama supporters are rich and famous. >> and they own priuses which they drive to the big event and leave the ferrari and bentleys at home. >> every car they have is a second, third, fourth car. do you have a question, e-mail us? leave a voicemail 212-462-5050. still to come, the half time report from andy levy. can't stand that guy. >> tonight's half time report is sponsored by jellyfish. the animal that in its reproductive stage has almost a transparent body shape like an um 3wre8 law. like an umbrella. thanks, jellyfish. >>> now let's go to sandy levey. >> greg, how are you? >> great. >> have i a question for you. i have a question for you. you said the return of the sun of depression is apartmently named? >> yes. >> apartmently does not mean stupidly. levey, i have this guy coming at me from my right. i don't need your pointy nose, beady eyes coming at me either. >> at least i wasn't anti-sametic. >> seriously. >> that was not anti-sametic. >> i meant that to be against jewish peo

time to evaluate the risk, and where the objective is of the sufficient importance to the risk, and lastlynd most importantly, where the officer accomplish the objective. on july 16, 2011, officer richard hastings and matthew lopez the kill each and every requested criteria for the medal of valor. they exemplified bravery of the high>> those were the last of te nominees and recipients. the chief amount to the closing. -- will now do the closing. many of the people on the stage and an audience were present. as amazing as the stories were, you had to see it to believe it. some of the actions these officers .

and lastly i would like to thank any fellow council members who came to testify so passionately but respectfully for their neighborhoods in district 11. so far we have only lost population in those areas we all agreed to sacrifice to keep district 11 whole. it is an honor to serve with them on the council and to have them as friends. thank you, and one last please, don't make any further changes to district 11. >> thank you, ma'am. yes, mrs. brown? >> hi, my name is marzel brown and i work with central city collaborative. and today i'm here on the behalf of the bristol hotel. which is located on 56 mason. mike nolty has showed you the little map area of where we want to stay. it is very, very small as you can see this little section right here. that's what we need to keep in district six. so if you guys will help us out, and remap that, it will be a great deal to us and the tenants in the bristol hotel that we deal with on a daily basis. thank you again for your time and your preparations and you guys do a wonderful job. keep up the good work. >> thank you. >> following mrs. scott will be shelby

lastly, i wanted to know there were letters received to to employees. the records minute division, recognition for doing great work. joseph you a plan review services also got recognition from the public on a job well downe. we can go on to the next item if there is public comment. >> is there any public comment on the president's announcements? item three is general public comment. >> i would like to remind everyone before we get into public, that we have three minutes allotted. we of a strip three minutes on all public comment. thank you. -- a strickt three minutes on all public comment. >> my name is spencer gosh. i have been a building inspector in the city and county of san francisco for 22 years. i've been a resident of 32 years. i am here primarily to request an inquiry into hiring and promotional on engineering civil service classifications, specifically why are the civil service classifications for engineers being restricted exclusively to persons of chinese ethnicity, and two is responsible for this illegal activity? i previously brought this

lastly, i wanted to thank my husband, who has been not just a husband to me, but he has been my chauffeur -- [laughter] mike coy cook, personal photographer, and no. 1 critic. i know i forgot so many people tonight. you know who you are. if i can give more to the city, i will. thank you. [applause] >> they have extra photographers that travel with them. let's hear it one more time for jocelyn and her family. thank you very much. [applause] >> i graduated from the university of california berkeley with a degree in civil engineering. i started with the department of public works in 1984. in 2003, i was asked to come to san francisco public utilities commission to take the meat on the program. i'm responsible for all the large capital projects for water, waste water, and power. it's about $12 billion of capital projects. we have a lot of projects. our water system improvement program, 80 products that span seven counties. we have a staff of about 400 city employees and about 500 consultants. puc is really embracing technology. we wanted to make sure we really had a system that would elevate

lastly, if you see someone struck by lightning, they do not carry a charge and they are safe to touch. the first thing to do is call 911. >>> officials got a call around 9:00 last night. one western was rescued. but the other man who they believe was swimming when he disappeared is still mission. more than six agencies are working together. >>> the department of public works has started work on three sections of a water main in southwest baltimore. the main sits on a vacant railroad property but the department of public works discovered the potential for a major failure. crews are using the latest technology to examine the largest water mains hoping to avoid dangerous and costly breaks. the main has been deactivated for repairs which may slightly lower the water pressure. work is expected to be completed coming up in about two weeks. >>> howard county police are searching for the man who shot his estranged girlfriend and another nan in a -- man in a salon. >> reporter: first of all, both shooting victims are listed in much better conditions tonight but the suspect is still on the run.

lastly, you heard about all the art in the building. i want to point out this particular ceramic over here. orange, ground, and gray. those all locally-made in the bay area. by using locally-made products, where serbs -- supporting our economy in the bay area. thank you to mayor lee and his leadership in making sure we continue to support local businesses in many of our projects. thank you very much. congratulations. and i know there are many more projects to come. thank you. [applause] >> hollande to do a great shout out to the recreation park department two superintendents -- i want to do a shout out. one is in charge of parks, one recreation. they keep this facility clean, safe, beautiful, and funding. ann and -- anna and bob. they're both here. [applause] last year, the mayor led the effort to rename the chinese recreation center in honor of one of the city's own and a national heroine. betty ann ong was a flight attendant on american airlines flight 11 on september 11, two thousand one. her quick-thinking and brave actions during t

lastly, i will talk about the high level impacts. when we look at a tax system. with the four areas keeping stability, equity, efficiency, economic impact. under the economic impact, the impact on the direct impact on jobs, and the labor and the gross receipts tax that would take away from the labor cost. about 10 years ago, we were collecting about $200 million in revenue. today we are collecting about $400 million. that is an additional burden on the economy. that could be an additional burden in the future on businesses. under our current system the industry burdens are the 1.5% rates on payroll. we can shift the burden to promote job creation. the second criteria is administer ability -- administerability. the current payroll tax is something we know how to do, something businesses know how to pay. this tax is very complex, but we do not want to oversell this point. there are 40 cities in california that currently have some form of gross receipts tax, including l.a. and oakland, which are comparable high tax city's. and they are able to administer the tax. we

and here, lastly, is the report tab, which allows anybody in this system to view any type of crime statistics on a real-time basis. in the past we wouldn't have this capable. we would have the clerical section, the report management section to hand us down the stats for the reports. now we can go in here and actually view them ourselves. our next speaker is going to be adam fingerman, c.e.o. c.e.o. and founder of arc-touch and zach gottlieb will be his capable assistant. >> how do you make it easier and faster for officers in the field to report incident information back to the crime data warehouse? to solve this, arc is going to work closely with the sfpd to design a mobile app that stream lines field reporting. we are going to use the latest technologies, surf as nuns, speech to text deck takeses. we are going to use full touch and swite gestures to minimize key board entry. and we are going to have sbe greated photo, video, image and audio collection. all of this is going to be assembled in one place. so all of the relevant information about an incident is together and sent to the crime da

height of the firewall in question is at or below the lowest point of the windows in question, and lastly, we did see these windows on the plan said and we were aware of them when we issue our approval which was correct and consistent with the planning code. in light of this, we are suggesting that you deny the appeal at the pull of the permit. we're happy to respond to any questions you might have. >> if you were to stand on that landing and assume that fire wall is approximately 42 inches as a guard rail, based upon the depiction, it looks like you can look into the other windows with the they were stainless or not, just from a high point of view. >> based on geometry, that seems accurate. >> home that accuracy, back to your view that because it would encroach on the privacy of the neighbor? >> planning code speaks to the maximum permissible height of the firewall rather than to use the sideline at related to that of a person standing on the stairway, the proposal complies with the planning cut and does not require notice based on the high. i hope that is responsive to your question. >>

lastly, the third floor, we get efficiencies. there are no common areas, so we get 100% read the efficiency. a very good deal. i request your approval. >> so moved. >> second. >> is there any public comment? all in favor? aye. resolution 1253 has passed. thank you. >> 10c. request authorization to execute a mutual termination agreement with city building inc., a california corporation, lease no. l-14950 for premises located at pier 26 annex. >> commissioners, said jeffrejey bower. this is adjacent to the bay bridge. pier 26 adjacent to the bay bridge. city bill and was the original developer of this space. ido followed suit. in 1994, these were the first many developments. city recently negotiated and executed davies which reduced some of their space. we subsequently granted that to ideo. building does desire to get out of their lease. we have a policy where the executive director can terminate a lease, however, the city building leased is outside of that. that is due to the amount of rent they pay. so rather than a sublease or a