you may know, madam city attorney, but i am going to do it. commissioner garcia: we cannot put something in our rules. commissioner fung: why is that the standard? >> the only authority once the tender 15-day period has expired, which is set by law, that is based on case law, and there is one case that you're all familiar with, and that is the only standard that has been set that the city would be stopped from applying its own time limits when the city is somehow at fault. commissioner garcia: but we have latitude in that. if we feel someone was not properly advised to what their rights are, we have had jurisdiction in the past, based upon the idea that even though it rises to some legal level, it does. >> the example you just gave is where the city is the actor that did something that the board finds. i thought commissioner fung was referring to a non city actor causing the lateness. commissioner garcia: i am just stating that we have some latitude within this rule. >> as proposed. right. the other provision in that section though i want you

you may know, madam city attorney, but i am going to do it. commissioner garcia: we cannot put something in our rules. commissioner fung: why is that the standard? >> the only authority once the tender 15-day

and it's obviously a personnel matter, am i correct, miss porter, madam city attorney? >> the discussion at the process would probably not be a personnel matter but actual consideration of applicants, if the commission took applications, would be personnel matter. >> thank you very much. so i would like to schedule this for next week to schedule it for discussion of the process that this commission will go through in searching for our next chief. if we can do that for next wednesday. do i have any objections from my fellow commissioners? >> no. >> point of clarification. it's a discussion about the process but we wouldn't move so fast as to appoint someone next week. >> no, no. >> under prop h this commission just for the general public, the way it works now under proposition h is the police commission has responsibility of going through the recruiting process, the hiring process, and interviewing candidates and it is our obligation to provide the mayor, mayor li up to three names for which the mayor can select the next chief police from san francisco. if the mayor is n

city, including the general manager, retains absolute discretion to approve or disapprove. and they will be subject to all applicable laws and regulations including review under the california environmental quality act. supervisor mirkarimi: madame deputy city attorney, i thought that might be coming. it is where they get to make those -- doesn't get reported back to the commission? >> i believe they go through the general manager. but i don't want to speak on his behalf. whatever nature of review is required he will make that determination, and it is always available to the board of supervisors. -- appealable to the board of supervisors. supervisor mirkarimi: and there is no confusion or misunderstanding that that process will come back to us through planning? >> the board will not be the one to sign off on the blueprint. the only way that you will see it is if there is a determination. it is under the determination of the general manager and his commission. >> it includes the change on page 3. and there is -- >> excuse me. we are going to have -- if we can't have members of the public cannot interrupt as people are making motions, unfortunately, when the amendments come from members of the board. i am positive that members of

. >> also historic in the city of oakland! >> madame mayor you may respond by saying, i do. >> do solemnly swear to support the constitution of the nine states, the constitution of the california and the charter of to truly performed the best job of mayor of oakland! >> i do! >> jean quan was talking about the community involvement, and cleaning up the community. >> i am honored to serve as your first asian woman mayor for a major american city. my story is is one of oakland. it together, we agreed to create a separate story of a great city. we are born to create a separate story. >> thank you. much. >> and she came out on top. with the new rank -- crime rate is one of the nation's most dangerous with a 40% budget deficit. >> and pamela harris took the oath of office this afternoon. the second california attorney-general the first african-american woman. and in this inauguration she talked about going after organized crime, mortgage fraud. >> let it be clear to anybody who want to madness this state with violence. the gang that plague o

mark bunch and charles cromwell, we appreciate your excellence in covering city hall and the city government. madam clerk, please read the roll call. >> [roll call] we have a quorum. supervisor mirkarimi: very good. item number two? >> approval of the last meeting minutes. supervisor mirkarimi: any public comment on the mean it -- on the minutes? seeing no one, public comments disclosed. motion for approval is seconded. taken without objection. so moved. please read items #3 and 4. >> item #3, treasurer's report. item number four, executive directors report. supervisor mirkarimi: this is the last board meeting of the calendar year. it is fitting to point out that we have had a very busy and productive year. amongst the authorities achievements this year, these are some of the highlights of would like to share with you, stage one city park where project under construction. phase two has been procured under senate bill 4, the first of its type in california. we completed a comprehensive update of the strategic plan the year prior to our prioritization program meaning that we have a clear sense of the

madame clerk. i have a letter of inquiry to the city attorney's office. some of you might have heard the news over the weekend that the state attorney general's office has declined to pursue criminal prosecution charges against a former city employee, the criminologist who is accused of a variety of things. the letter of inquiry i have on this issue is to the city attorney's office. we might add able to pursue criminal charges but as a result of actions, the public defender's office, the district attorney's office, the police department, have incurred a substantial level of cost. can we pursue in court any costs from her, particularly when you consider the taxpayers will be paying her a pension more than $60,000 a year? to me, this is unconscionable that the taxpayers and the general fund could be suffering as a result the pension costs to support someone who has cost the city millions of dollars. if we cannot pursue criminal action, can we pursue civil action? this is a letter of inquiry to the city attorney as to whether or not that is an action. >> tha

madame clerk, mainly now here item eight? -- may we now hear item eight? >> the appointment of florence kong to the city hall preservation advisory commission. >> my name is florence kong. i am appearing for the consideration for the city hall preservation advisory commission. i am honored to be nominated as the commissioner of this commission. as a san franciscan, i am proud to have a city hall dedicated to national landmarks. as a walk through the doors of city hall, i know the importance of welcoming. our city hall should be an example to make all people feel welcome, not only to all the tourists, but for all the people who make use of this facility. i can make firsthand testimony, because i was married here. i have also been a licensed contractor in structural steel, as well as a general contractor that has successfully completed preservation projects and structural products. i hope to bring with me some understanding of the importance of historical preservation. san francisco has a rich tradition of diverse people of different cultures. preserving and understanding our city hall and it's significan

city of san francisco. thank you very much. [applause] and at that time let me ask madam clerk, do we have any more business in front of our board? >> that concludes our business for today, mr. president. supervisor chiu: our meeting for today is officially adjourned. there is really, only one boy... one girl... one tree... one forest... one deep, dancing ocean... one mountain calling... one handful of sand through our fingers... one endless sky overhead... and one simple way to care for it all. please visit earthshare.org and learn how the world's leading environmental groups are working together under one name. earth share. one environment... >> ok, let's get started. good morning, everyone. i am happy to see so many city leaders here as well as students from local schools. welcome to the asian art museum. my name is jay shee, the director of the asian art museum. on behalf of the staff and board, we welcome you in the backdrop of the upcoming exhibitions, ritual performances. it will be open to the public february 25. this is the first time in history of the united sta

city of san francisco. thank you very much. [applause] and at that time let me ask madam clerk, do we have any more business in front of our board? >> that concludes our business for today, mr. president. supervisor chiu: our meeting for today is officially adjourned. >> thank you, all, very much for taking the time to be year on a sunday afternoon on what i imagine may seem to many of you and extraordinarily quick notice. the process for the new replacement of kamala harris has been predetermine the by the election, by no means did we have a predetermined choice. that process began after the final numbers came in for attorney general harris and it was determined that she would be taking the oath of office as the next attorney general. of course, we had other business to attend to at city hall. notably, who would replace me as the interim mayor. a lot of work finalizing the america's cup, the asian art museum, and one more surprise we will leave you with tomorrow. as you know, tomorrow, i will be taking over as our next lieutenant governor. we have at least one of you her

city of san francisco. thank you very much. [applause] and at that time let me ask madam clerk, do we have any more business in front of our board? >> that concludes our business for today, mr. president. supervisor chiu: our meeting for today is officially adjourned. >> i work with the department of environment and we are recycling oil. thank you. we can go into a refinery and we can use it again. they do oil changes d

city of san francisco. thank you very much. [applause] and at that time let me ask madam clerk, do we have any more business in front of our board? >> that concludes our business for today, mr. president. supervisor chiu: our meeting for today is officially adjourned.

city and county of san francisco. we do allow five minutes for public testimony under this item. i see none tonight. >> madame chair, for resolution 1012 we were requesting that the board waived the first meeting and enact this item tonight. >> i did not look at the white page that actually said that. i thought it was just a suggestion. all right. may we have a motion and a second on suspension of the rules to share this item? commissioner maufas: yes. vice-president mendoza: yes. commissioner wynns: aye. president kim: yes. may we have a motion and a second for formal introduction? >> second. president kim: thank you. now they reading of the resolution. >> of the city and county of san francisco hold leader -- a legal titles to the properties including the land and school facilities including the school properties that require dedication for school purposes. the common names and street addresses are attached to your resolution. the san francisco unified school district is the beneficial owner of the school property. the city is merely a passive trusty with an ability to deliver on the deed. the school distri

city of san francisco. thank you very much. [applause] and at that time let me ask madam clerk, do we have any more business in front of our board? >> that concludes our business for today, mr. president. supervisor chiu: our meeting for today is officially adjourned. >> i work with the department of environment and we are recycling oil. thank you. we can go into a refinery and we can use it again. they do oil changes and sell it anyway, so now they know when a ticket to a. hal>> to you have something you want to get rid of? >> why throw it away when you can reuse it? >> it can be filtered out and used for other products. >> [speaking spanish] >> it is going to be a good thing for us to take used motor oil from customers. we have a 75-gallon tank that we used and we have someone take it from here to recycle. >> so far, we have 35 people.

city of san francisco. thank you very much. [applause] and at that time let me ask madam clerk, do we have any more business in front of our board? >> that concludes our business for today, mr. president. supervisor chiu: our meeting for today is officially adjourned. announcer: these kids almost had a new communy center. a contractor almost volunteered to build it. a carpenter almost worked on the crew. and everyone else almost gave at the fundraiser. they almost gave. almost. and these kids... well, they almost stayed out of trouble. impossible. announcer: when you open a book, you can explore new lands... [bird screeches] meet new friends, and discover new adventures. there are amazing possibilities when you open your mind to reading. [roar] you can log onto he library of congress website and let the journey begin.

madam chair. supervisor chu: thank you. we are adjourned. >> ok, let's get started. good morning, everyone. i am happy to see so many city leaders here as well as students from local schools. welcome to the asian art museum. my name is jay shee, the director of the asian art museum. on behalf of the staff and board, we welcome you in the backdrop of the upcoming exhibitions, ritual performances. it will be open to the public february 25. this is the first time in history of the united states that the indonesian culture, particularly the island of bali, will be presented to our public. this is a wonderful example of the value and service that a museum provides to our community. we are a platform for cultural exchange, as well as cultural diplomacy. this museum has served for many years this say and we continue to be more robust in our service to the public. as you know, our museum is governed by a couple of foundations. the foundation is a private fund-raising arm for the museum. that museum took out a loan in 2000. we have had some difficulty and this is the news lately. under the leadership of our city and our commissio

city and county entertainment commission. thank you. director ford: good morning. i would like to call to order the jury 132010 meeting for the transbay joint powers authority. madam secretary, please call the roll. -- january 13, 2010 meeting for the transbay joint powers authority. [roll call] mr. chairman, you have a quorum. >> item 3 is communications. director ford: ok, no communications. let's move on. >> board of directors new or old business. director ford: ok, none. >> item five. executive director's report. >> happy new year. what we are going to do, which is customary at the first meeting of every year is go through the mosque of we achieved through 2010 and give the board a look ahead of what we plan to accomplish in 2011 and beyond. what we are going to present today is our accomplishments in 2010, our cost and schedule status, planned for 2011 which includes plans for construction and design, and then an update on our sbe reports, out rich reports, funding reports, and where we plan to be next year. in 2010, that is the year that the last bus came out of the transbay terminal center. you can see a picture of the last bus that left the terminal that d

city. i think you will be very proud of him as the president of your commission, and i hope he is elected. president yee riley: thank you. next speaker. >> madam president, commissioners, my name is mr. murphy. i and the co-founder of the group. i want to welcome the new commissioners. i do not know, but i do know stephen, and i have known it commissioner o'conner since he was about seven years old. i am trying to make this light. i think you all make a good president. i have been president of my group for the last two years, and i welcome at some point maybe as having a joint meeting. i am not appear because of me. i am up here because of my friend luke will has to be the second hardest worker i know. i am the hardest working man i know. he is one of the most honest guys i have ever met in my life. he lives in san francisco. he is raising his kids in san francisco. he is sending his kids to school in san francisco. he is all about san francisco, and he is all about small business. he is all about building relationships. he happens to be one of my lead people over at v.b.i.. when they need a technical question as far as the online tracking sys

city. i want to encourage colleagues to also backed up supervisor mirkarimi for another 12 months. supervisor mirkarimi: thank you. colleagues? are there any other nominations malaper? nominations, can we do them together? madam clerk? separately, then. if there are no further nominations, i will close the nominations. thank you very much. do we need to take a vote right now? or do we wait until vice chair? but now. colleagues? it is a roll call necessary? please signify if they will call is necessary. if not -- thank you. so sorry. subject to public comment, of course. any public comment on this item? public comment is closed. public comment is closed. colleagues? can we take this without objection? thank you very much. i look forward to serving you for another 12 months and working with you very closely. nominations for vice chair? i am going to ask myself to speak, if that is ok. typically we are supposed to step them. if i am violating a rule, shocked me. i am going to ask for the region -- re-selection of the current vice chair, supervisor campos. in his capacity we have worked extraordinarily well together. especially as he has really taken a leaders said position in the plans and programs committee and