you can see the gap of van ness very closely. then the hospital is in the rear of this view as you move up toward the crest of the hill on franklin. again the m.o.b. will be using a variety of concrete finishes, metal and glass finishes in the same vein, closely related to the hospital but not mimicking the hospital, we had a very interesting discussion with staff if you look at page 32, over the course of a long period of -- period of time about how these should be cousin buildings and not sister bls, so we wanted a character both compatible but at the same time each with its own identity. so the view again back from that corner at vanness and geary looking northeast, you can see that rendition with the medical office building coming up to the street and then the final view in in sheet 33. this is actually from the terrace of the burnham and you're looking across in the fore ground. the lower levels of the hospital. there is a preliminary of a green roof on the o.r. portion of the hospital. the hospital tower to the rear. and th

we're moving to van ness and geary. again, two buildings on this site, the first of which is the first service hospital at van ness and geary, 555 beds, 15 stories tall, 513 parking spaces are provideded in two below grade levels underneath the hospital. it will be a hub for cpmc for both local and regional services. the second building is a multidisciplinary clinic and medical office building. it's located across the east side of@ memorandum office building across the east side of van ness and geary, 250,000 square feet, rising to nine stories, will provide 540 below-grade parking spaces and there is a proposed tunnel connecting those two buildings below grade sub is grade to van ness avenue. sheet number 23 shows a view of the medical office building we're now standing on the south west corner of the intersection at geary and van ness and you're looking to the navy. so the concordia club is in the rear of that rendering and you can see the gradient sort of rising from the east on geary to the west, to cathedral hill.

moving to sheet 39, you complete the tour down van ness. you are now looking at the main lobby of the hospital so geary street is off the left hand side of this rendering. we're plooking due west, standing in van ness and the main door is into the 37 foot tall lobby. we have to move uphill towards our automobile drop f that i described mid block and there is extensive site treatment that is carried into this lobby. there is a fountain ane internal, to make that very continuous with the street around us. sheet number 40 shows a detailed site plan of the medical office building. the same logic as applied, the biggest kind of urban design improvement we think is really the reimagination of cedar alley as cedar street. its focus is a major auto court drop-off into the medical office building right off of van ness. that's large enough we believe to be repurposed possibly as a function space when it's not in use during business hours but the entirety of cedar street will be remade with street trees, different pabing systems, planted walls, and li

so -- van ness. so it is very unfair like -- for us, like the low income family and for those seniors who live around in the neighborhood. we need a fair and we want -- we want them to serve all the people in the community. thank you. president olague: thank you. if you can speak into the mike, ma'am. >> good evening. cpmc will be in our community and the people in our neighborhood should have priority when they need to apply for jobs in that hospital. thank you very much. president olague: thank you. >> my name is amelia. my concern is about that acpmc that will be built in our neighborhood. it will affect our environment, it will cause traffic and i think especially to the children that go to the school in the neighborhood. thank you. president olague: thank you. >> good evening. i'm mr. manuel eng. i'm a resident of south of market and i think that cpmc should give job and job train -- training to our community first. thank you. president olague: thank you. i would ask people to stand away from th

>> van ness. traffic management center is at 25 van ness. as john mentioned, in 2009, we did a study for what side would be most appropriate. we had a previous study in 2000 and that was done by booz allen hamilton under the offices of the river project which because of an operational content document which established key principles for our central control program. a couple of the key principle were one that we should unify our various functions into one location so that these activities could be co located and coordinated on a 24/7 basis. one of the other key concepts was that we should have both a primary and secondary -- in a post-9/11 environment, there are a lot of issues that have evolved around redundancy and security. there were a number of other objectives including establishing maintenance desks. additional functions that central control to facilitate the smooth operation and integration of delivering the transportation services. some of those have been incorporated into our planning as well. so a side that was identified as our p

would only eliminate 3824 square feet at 25 then ness avenue, of their existing space. as a result, sfmta's integrated command and control function would require a total of 52,273 square feet, an increase of 35,749 square feet, a 216% increase over the existing 16,000 square feet of space. we had been previously advised, and we say this on the bottom of page 14, that the proposed lease would be an interim facility until the new transbay terminals completed in 27. the sfmta would then decide whether to continue to lease the 1455 market street as a primary site and develop the transbay terminal as a secondary site or whether to develop the terminal as a primary side and convert 1455 market to its secondary site. that was the information that the sfmta has given us today. given the existing and projected financial and budgetary concerns, including an estimated budgetary shortfall of $22 million in 2011-2012, the budget and legislative analyst questions the propriety at this time of the sfmta to incur such additional expenses. for all of those reasons, we cannot recommend a

we're moving to van ness and geary. again, two buildings on this site, the first of which is the first service hospital at van ness and geary, 555 beds, 15 stories tall, 513 parking spaces are provideded in two below grade levels underneath the hospital. it will be a hub for cpmc for both local and regional services. the second building is a

. >> james: we learning about a power outage along van ness avenue between california and broadway street spirit 900 customers without power right now, we have a live crew they're getting the latest. we understand pg&e is on scene. let's get the word on whether today. >> louisa: it will be applause of forecast today, a shot of downtown san francisco, clear shot and a bit of a breeze from mt. tam. temperatures starting off in the '40's, and the '50s. 44 in napa, down a mountain view and san jose upper 40's low 50s. we will see a lot of clearing today, lot sunshine expected for today northerly breeze will help us where those temperatures. a few degrees for more were were yesterday by the weekend we are looking at a weather pattern that is expected to bring as a few storms that could potentially premise rain and thunderstorms. '70s and novato, naso, fairfield we could get up to 78 today. around the bay upper 60s down and to mountain view 72 degrees expected and 74 for san jose. let's look at the time line, by saturday 7:00 p.m. that's when we see a chance of showers, it is the later part of

police have closed a couple of lanes at lombard and van ness. just an area you may want to say void. >>> on weekend -- you may want to avoid that area. westbound 237 is delayed there, crossing 880 and continuing out toward highway 101. no major problems there. when i say that, i mean there aren't any lanes blocked but there's slow traffic. if you are driving in concord, traffic is going to be slow. but highway 80 eastbound approaching the carquinez bridge, westbound bridge is slow coming out from pinole. let's go to steve. >>> okay. thank you. on this monday -- mon -- on monday, we have partly cloudy skies. the next system coming in is a good old-fashioned rainer. the clouds will start to increase but we still have -- i would say a good six, eight hours before this system roms in here. it's on the way. it holds a lot of moisture. so in the morning, sun, clouds, 42 to 52. by noon we'll start to cloud it up and we'll see rain developing there isn't any already. more likely this afternoon than this evening. 58 to 64 -- 58 to 64. we have a developin

zaidi and john ness have been ravaged by this disaster.ut they have both found faith and purpose at this makeshift red cross center on a campus of missouri southern university. >> we have been sleeping in the dormitory in there. >> reporter: ness is lucky to be sleeping anywhere today. when the tornado devastated this town he was literally sucked through the wall of his home. >> the wall of the house, i went through it and out to the backyard. the trees were falling, fell, smashed everything in the backyard. >> reporter: he's lost much. everyone here has. all scarred perhaps permanently by this killer storm. >> every time i hear a bang or a boom i'll jump. i never was like that. it scares me. >> reporter: ness counts his blessings. >> if it wasn't for the world i wouldn't be here. like i said, sunday morning i got saved. sunday night i got blowed away. >> reporter: ness also has high praise for the red cross and its tireless volunteers like dr. zaidi. >> walk a little bit. keep your legs moving. >> reporter: he's tending to those in need.

the van ness brt is further ahead in the planning. they are ahead on the eir. they are moving along quite well. we can give you an update on those two projects as well. it probably make some more sense to talk in more detail on june 9 when we have some time on this transportation issue. just so we know, we are also looking at two additional hearings after that point on july 14 attentively and august 11 attentively. some of these issues are just a factual. it might be better to get that information sooner rather than later. >> my concern has also been raised by members of the public. we need to make sure that information is public, not just in a memo. >> we can get it to you in a memo and also posted online. >> on june 9, we might want the opportunity to discuss some of that. >> at if i missed anything, please let me know. commissioner moore: could i add one additional question? they could help us answer the most -- much repeated question of the likelihood of a tunnel. that would be caltrans and highway. could you shed some light on that? >> these issues come up

on friday, the firebreak in van ness polls. the inferno is halted. the mayor makes an announcement declaring victory. they rescued 20,000 refugees. it was an unprecedented evacuation by sea. at 7:15 a.m., after all flames are extinguished, the mayor declares the fire over. on sunday, cable cars began running again on market street. [applause] no one knows when the next great quake will come. but san francisco is doomed to relive the horrific events because the san andreas fault never rests. it may start tomorrow or 100 years ago. it may strike as the city sleeps tonight. there is your history. dear it is. [applause] -- there is. the world's fastest read in four minutes. we have an announcement from the city's finest. we have to clear the island. which island? that is where the motorcade will be coming from. also, the intersection. we have to clear the street. give dave a hand. nice outfit, by the way. they will be here in about five minutes. we have to do our countdown. it is 4:57 right now. all right. bill del monte will be here. he is in great shap

i would like to add 25 van ness to the list of properties. president mendoza: i need a second on that motion. >> second. commissioner murase: i would like to add, after our discussions at the building committee and with attorneys, and also our bond counsel, i would like to add 1950 mission on to that list. it adds us that option. president mendoza: we are going to do this separately. i need a motion. one moment, please. let me run the meeting. you guys are confusing. if i can get a vote. elvina fan: yes. commissioner fewer: yes. commissioner murase: yes. commissioner murase: aye. commissioner norton: aye. commissioner wynns: aye. vice president yee: yes. president mendoza: no. we will make that amendment. we need a motion and a second to add 1950 mission street, please. we are doing the separately. commissioner fewer: i move it again. >> on 1950 mission -- elvina fan: yes. commissioner maufas: aye. commissioner murase: yes. commissioner wynns: aye. vice president yee: no. president mendoza: yes. now we are going to, with the -- any other comm

the van ness bus rapid transit draft environmental impact report and environmental impact statement have been in circulation for a while now. we need to get agency comments on that. we are looking forward to getting the document circulated this month. the report that was released confirm the project cost estimate, which is a key thing now but the federal level, as well as its limitation time frame, as well as identify key interests to guide our annual submittals to the fda. i will remind you, the van ness brt project has been number one in the nation for receiving federal funds, so we are looking forward to seeing that move forward. about the s.f. parks program, i just want to add my commendations. i am looking forward to seeing that project evolves as it includes a brittle pressing for a time of day in the next few months and i am looking forward to finding parking when i need it curbside. i would like to report, on april 15, i join commissioner abel lows and a number of distinguished guests at an event at the balboa park station where we had the pleasure of finally ribbon cutting the w

think about if the hospital gets built on van ness ave. right now, van ness transportation, although they have nice buses, they did not come very often. maybe there will be changes to support the hospital. it would be created to have these kinds of lists, and it would help to answer some of the people that complain all the time, are naysayers in the project. i do believe we will benefit enormously. >> thank you. is there any other public comment? >> if i could just make a comment before we conclude. i just want to throw a in mywelcome to commissioner ho >> second. >> all in favor? move not to disclose any of the items discussed in executive session. >> second. >> all in favor? >> aye. >> item six, please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any persons responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or similar sound- producing electronic device. be advised that a member

think about if the hospital gets built on van ness ave. right now, van ness transportation, although they have nice buses, they did not come very often. maybe there will be changes to support the hospital. it would be created to have these kinds of lists, and it would help to answer some of the people that complain all the time, are naysayers in the project. i do believe we will benefit enormously. >> thank you. is there any other public comment? >> if i could just make a comment before we conclude. i just want to throw a in mywelcome to commissioner ho. thrilled to have you on board. having known you for so many years, it is great to interact with you in this role. >> ok. i now move that we adjourn in memory of morena soy. >> meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. >> good morning, everyone. i am the director of neighborhood business development for the office of work force development. thank you for coming. this is the kickoff of small business week as well as a celebration of the accomplishments of our small business revolving loan fund, which w

and the street lights are out on stretches of van ness and franklin.g several neighborhoods in and around the city including russian hill, cow hollow and nob hill so treat those intersections as a four-way stop. we'll have more traffic coming up in just a bit. back to you guys. >> thank you. >>> his family says the man accused of trying to break into the cockpit of a flight to sfo is not a terrorist. this morning, that vallejo man has a date in federal court. sharon chin is live in san francisco now with more. good morning, sharon. >> reporter: good morning. the suspect due to go before a u.s. magistrate at 9:30 here in front of the federal courthouse. he will hear the charge against him of interfering with a flight crew and if convicted, he could face a maximum of 20 years in prison. san francisco police arrested 28-year-old rageit almurisi on sunday night. the chief flight attendant told authorities he repeatedly pounded on the cockpit door during the flight bound for sfo. two retired law enforcement officers on the plane helped the flight crew wrest

it scares me. >> reporter: ness counts his blessings. >> if it wasn't for the lord, i wouldn't here.ike i said, sunday morning i got saved. sunday night i got blowed away. >> reporter: he has high praise for the red cross and its tireless volunteers. >> walk a little bit and keep your legs moving. >> reporter: he's tending to those in need even as he struggles with staggering losses in his own life. >> we lost our home, you know, the hospital is destroyed, and i -- my office is destroyed. >> reporter: dr. zaidi was at st. john hospital when the tornado cut through it. >> i had no idea what my family -- i lost -- we lost contact. >> reporter: frantic, uncertain hours followed, but then word finally came through, first from his daughter, then his wife, they're okay. but someone was still missing. his father. >> we went to my parents' house. he was there, he was stuck in the rubble. he was stuck in his room pep couldn't get out. >> reporter: as in so many scenes that have played out all over joplin, dr. zaidi was forced to dig to save a loved one. >> we found a path and we cleared up st

can pull out an operation hundreds of miles from the launch but with professionalism and pitch black ness to avenge -- i use the word deliberately -- the murder of 3000 americans. >> also standing by, our chief white house correspondent, chuck todd. you'll hear already in the public discourse, what does this mean for the war and afghanistan? a lot of americans, because of the personalization and demonization of the war around bin laden at the outset, a lot of americans wonder what kind of policy discussions will go on in the building behind you. >> in the short term, not a lot. we heard from secretary clinton this morning almost restating the case of why we are in afghanistan, almost pleading with folks who are almost sympathizing with the taliban and al qaeda to drop your arms. july, that is one of the withdrawal is supposed to get out of afghanistan. -- is supposed to begin out of afghanistan. that is when you will see capital, members of both parties -- we have seen this war fatigue with the american public to watch congress over the next couple months. this will be a more heated debat

while its owner was checking her email the suspect got on muni's t line at van ness avenue and market station. >>> two san bruno women who prosecutors call the marijuana grand anies are locked up this morning. police arrested 72-year-old and 65-year-old women. they found 800 marijuana plants growing in the house. also say they found an electrical bypass that let the women steal electricity to grow those pot plants. >>> people in sonoma county cannot escape budget cuts even in death. mortuaries say the county is so far behind for death certificates for burials that funerals are being delayed. the office in charge used to have four people working on the certificates but because of cuts and retirements there is only one left. the backlog got worse last week when that one person called in sick. >> when government officials start cutting and cutting, do they really look at the repercussions? >> the county says it does plan to replace that retired worker but the process has taken a little longer than expected. >>> a rise in whooping cough infections in california has health officials concer

ness i cannot see a thing. >> people know those are prescription. >> you are a four eyed nerd. >> yeah. >> stephen: now have you written some stuff and the song are you doing tonight critical of president obama, are you over obama but are you from chicago. how you can criticize president obama? >> well, i think-- always criticize power. >> stephen: always criticize power? >> always, even if you agree with it you should criticize power. >> stephen: even if you agree with power you criticize it. >> yeah. >> stephen: i believe you should tody to power because the suits are the ones who pick up the checkness we pay for it we actually sign those chex. you know, i'm the taxpayer so it's like that gives me the right to critique everybody. >> stephen: but if you are a taxpayer wouldn't the ultimate criticism power be not pay your taxes. >> i will be like wesley snipes then. >> stephen: yeah, you would. >> (cheers and applause) >> stephen: you have said you are critical and again i can't read anything on these cards. you are against the war on terror. >> yes can. >> stephen: i assume that given

campus and consolidate those services into one larger hospital at the old cathedral hill spa on van ness, and that is going to have a huge impact, both in terms of the neighborhood in district 2, not only the new campus, but what happens to the pacific and california campus. also, is a huge job creator. we're making sure to do it in a way to we have every constituent buy into the project, create a ton of new jobs, and move forward with a health care system that benefits all of us. otherwise, some of the other issues coming up -- francisco reservoir in russian hill is going to be an issue that comes up. we have a huge project on doyle drive that is getting finished in the next couple of years. we need to make sure we wanted to the impacts. it is going to be a big deal. after leaving here, i am going down there with the mayor and the head of our department of transportation to really make sure we understand exactly what is happening at this point in time in the project. that is just a smattering of some of the issues, but they are very important, and a plan to spend a lot of my time -- and

there is another thing to consider when you are buying and building to the east of the van ness ave. a third map. this map depicts the area of the fire that followed the 1906 earthquake. the blue is where all the buildings were destroyed or badly damaged by the fire. as a result, the ashes from those fires remained on site. in those days, lead paint was used to paint the sides of buildings. it is a known carcinogen. it is a hazardous material. what they did was after the earthquake, they took these mounds of sand, the valencia st. hill, if you go up market street, you know how it starts to climb? imagine that was a much larger hill. they mined 26 million cubic yards of sand out of theire, and they mixed it with the debris from the fire and they used it to fill basements. so you have sand, ash, pieces of wood, brick. well, the ash is a hazardous material. you come along and used to buy a site at sixth and mission, with the understanding you will demolish the building and build a 50 story building. and you thought you were just going to dig out the sand, the film, and haul it to anothe