mr. updike, i know one issue with the north light site is that it will be intermittantly used. is that going to be accommodated for in terms of any capital improvements? if there's not going to be a kitchen in place, how will that function with the downstairs kitchen? >> the north light court operation is to retain its mobility so we don't get in the way of special event revenue which is so crucial to the operations of city hall. we worked closely with the special events group to assure we got a process that's solid for any early close up of the operation so that the event staff can move in and mobilize. that's not unlike what we have done before when both mccalls was operating and jumo was operating. we had a smooth process. commissioner avalos: storage as well for the vendor? >> yes. there is storage. that's part of the premises description in the package. commissioner avalos: food prep? >> will happen downstairs. >> we believe so, yes. commissioner elsbernd one more question. in the past, i'm not sure if it was executive orders or what the press release or what the mayor has

mr. updike, in your presentation that there's still some contention about capital improvements that haven made there and whether there's going to be -- you are working that out with your counsel you said. could you say more about that? is it something you can talk more about? >> the issue is simply the initial cost to acquire furniture, fixtures, and equipment upon her assumption of the prior agreement between l. and l partnership who received the first award for operation of that ground floor, and then she was assigned that particular right. and acquired some restaurant equipment at that time. so we are simply negotiating whether consistent with the lease there might be funds owed as a result of an inability to amortize that value of those improvements. we believe that sum will be relatively nominal because the lease has run out for its current term. and any extensions available is currently on a month to month situation. we are going to do our utmost to be as fair as we can for her. commissioner avalos: thank you. commissioner mirkarimi: one question was answered regarding other busine

mr. john updike was there is, but it is minimal. i think there is a concern that that is not enough. i looked at the contract, and my staff look at the contract. there didn't seem to be any language in the contract that talked about any recome pens for capital that was clearly stated. i felt like the process was sound for us to move it forward, and that's how i did my vote. i on other matters could entertain looking at this next week here, but not sending it back to committee. supervisor chiu: supervisor mirkarimi? supervisor mirkarimi: thank you, mr. chair. i conquer with supervisors elsbernd and chair avalos. the consideration i would give this is that a letter was handed it me just a little while ago before this board meeting by mrs. chong. i don't want to divorce the fact that we all know her in a business capacity. we have to try to separate our personal relationships from the fact that there is a professional code that we must abide by. in that particular letter that i just saw evokes information that i think is worthy of the consideration act committee, which is why i will sup