these amendments to a number of things including they make clear the history behind the octavia boulevard access parcel, the redevelopment agency purchase of parcels in 2001 and in 2002 as well as the use of the remaining parcels and use of the revenue. make certain that 100% of the purchase price as well as any participation in additional residential, commercial projects built on the site goes to the mayor's office of housing. finally, we are calling for an informational hearing at the budget committee. this hearing would include an update on the progress thus far including construction of octavia boulevard and the central freeway ancillary project disposition and, as well as any remaining obligation from the cooperative agreement with caltrans. these amendments improve the benefit to the city, they ensure that not only do we see a boys and girls club in a neighborhood where it is needed, but we also ensure that affordable housing, one of our highest priorities here in the city of san francisco, remains well funded. it is my understanding that the city attorney has been that these amendm

a condition to start implementing those ancillary projects that were promised as part of the octavia boulevard plan, and you'll see some action in that plan starting very, very soon, i enginery 2012. that is already beginning to implement projects around the area as, including some of these small streets were the closure of the local streets to accommodate the landing at the new central freeway at market street generated some problems. so we're looking forward to seeing that happen. the final thing i have is a thank you to cynthia fong who is not here today because of a health issue, for giving us a seventh year of clean audits. they are in the packet for you to approve today. it is really a testament to her very good work in the work of her staff. the last thing, and i will say it now so i do not say it later, i wish you all a very, very happy holiday season and a well- deserved rest until january. thank you two concludes my report. supervisor mirkarimi: thank you, mr. executive director. any public comment, please come forward. >> as you know, item number three and four are just informationa

leaving as director of city planning, and even then, one of those times, i was an advocate for the octavia boulevard project. mcdonald and i designed it. that could be discounted because we were interested parties. i will only talk about three issues briefly. height. as has been mentioned, for over 40 years, you say 50, but 40 years plus, since the san francisco urban design plan, it has been city policy to decrease hiked toward the waterfront. so that people in san francisco could see and enjoy the meeting of land and water and to be able to see the city and the hills. if you are going to change that, then at least do it as part of a new comprehensive citywide urban design plan. do not do it as one of these ad hoc things, which is what this is, regardless of what they say. all along the way, by the way, note the levi strauss development not so far from this development. i originally, there was supposed to be high-end of buildings there, and they have taken away some views of the waterfront and taken away the views of the tower. we have put some very strict conditions on these. these views are all o

early those funds that allow for the construction of a octavia boulevard. franklin was one of the first to be completed. the remaining parcels, and it or does that was referenced -- in the ordinance that was a reference, there was the sale of those remaining parcels. we have sold four parcels and relying on that legislation to add purchase and sales agreements. >> for those that were given for the building of affordable housing, i assume that that went through this process? >> i was not with the city at that time. >> the relationship between the city and the redevelopment agency, those were transactions that ad market value. direct sales, not a competitive sale to an agency that is not the city and then the redevelopment agency engages in their process to secure the housing developer. some that have been completed, some underway. >> how were those nonprofits selected? i assume that the previous process went through this. >> the initial transfer of those parcels that were sold to the redevelopment agency were not done through the public solicitation process.

on the progress of the octavia boulevard project, and the ancillary project, and the central freeway access parcels. i would also like to close at this meeting in memory of michael jury, also known as coffee picasso was a true talent. he was a songwriter, musician, and former educator. his ensembles had over 900 gays in the past two years performing at notable jazz clubs and restaurants over downtown and the fillmore district. through his passion in unique sound, it became a local treasure in the heart of the district, and especially at the shiva lounge and other jazz clubs in district 5. although this is a great loss to the community, he will always be remembered as a truthful servant in the spirit of music. we send our condolences to his wife, son, and extended family. supervisor farrell: first of all, i like to adjourn in memory of elaine mchewin. she was born and raised the wife of a late construction company executive. she is most well known as being instrumental in the growth of the san francisco museum of modern art. she became a trustee in to serve as board president from 89

this cooperative agreement calls for the city to create what is now octavia boulevard, to return funds received from disposal of properties back into transportation activities, specifically enumerated in that cooperative agreement and what are called ancillary projects. the citizen buys three committee was charged with working with city staff in developing those ancillary projects. so far, $31 million has been generated to date. this particular parcel, f, if we can look at the overhead -- it is just over one-half of an acre. we did an evaluation and analysis of several properties. that was then reviewed again in 2009 and we saw run for a 44 disposal of parcels that no less than permited valley. we have affected some sales since then. particularly, placed out of auction, parcel h and j. here is a more detailed shot of the particular parcel before you today. this item come before you because this is a departure from that board authority. we are presenting to you a sales agreement which calls for a sales price of $2.5 million, which -- knowledge is significantly under the market value, es

octavia street expressway. you're better off taking the boulevard south down to cesar chavez and getting on 101 southbound there for you as we head first to the bay bridge. and despite predictions that today might have been a busier today, it sure doesn't appear to be, although don't forget a lot of the traffic that would be at the bay bridge is held up right now along interstate 80. so that's a break for anyone coming from the nimitz or coming from highway 24 or 580 to mcarthur freeway. 92, the san mateo bridge delay free here with no problems in either direction. and the golden gate bridge ride still problem free as well. volume up kp7séa bit, though, o southbound side. the time is 6:48. it's time for a check of the weather for you now. let's head to the weather center and james fletcher. george. the horizon beginning to lighten up just a little bit. away from sunrise. already seeing clear skies out there with what light there is. clear and cold. valley frost a possibility, especially in the north bay where we're seeing freezing and subfreezing temperatures. mostly sunny this afternoon. we're looking for mild