we brought a bunch of stakeholders to his office. from that moment, i knew we would have a process that would be very inclusive of the people that have a stake in the budget and a budget that reflects our common values in the city. and making sure that we have input from many sources. especially with the mayor in february. and from the process president chiu was there. >> we vote on this first day we vote on the budget, like the first part of the year. the rest of the year gets easier. we're not contending with these challenging issues about the deficit and how we will pay for services i c. the budget was a very challenging and time consuming effort and i want to thank each and everyone of you for your work. i want to thank supervisor kim for your courage and the last of the budget committee. that was really significant. i am grateful for your commitment to making sure we're not contracting out services. i appreciate that. i want to thank the mayor's budget office. we cannot do our work without your input. and the budget analysts off

i think that some of the stakeholders have understood which took us several years to explain that they're not free. if you issue bonds, someone must pay them back. if you're going to issue bonds, you have to of customers to pay them back or have some revenue stream to pay them back. that is not a clear concept that is in this scope. this scope says that you should be building. that is not something that works for me. there is a lot problems to try to go out and see how you might do a pro forma so that you could build something, be happy to work on that. if you would do solar, how you would afford to pay for it, all the regulations that you deal with, that would be a great scope of work. you have to go out and change the permits or two different things to be able to do these build ounce, happy to work on that. if you want to pick out the sites and figure out where you will build something and you have no financing plan to build it and to avoid the discussion, that is not make any sense which is why now we have had any. >> they have not said there was an interest in doing that. >> i would l

as i have said, that is a process that will need to involve all the stakeholders. as i said, we talk a lot about impact. the impact of the changes that we, as a regulator, make. as i talked to some licensees, one of the things that have impressed upon me, which is an important point, that as we make these changes, we need to ensure the continued safe operation of the plants in this country. there is not imminent turn -- concern are threat, but we need to go about these changes in a systematic way that does not create unnecessary challenges that would not touch a mentally challenged the safety of the nuclear facilities in this country. that is where we need to have the discussion on the understanding of where to move forward. >> one more question. are you surprised by the tone of the report which lamented the patchwork regulations. are things really that about? >> i would not say that "patchwork" is a bad thing. the task force was trying to say that looking back now, with some degree of hindsight, when you put together the pieces of our regulatory system, what you f

we brought a bunch of stakeholders to his office. from tha

again, we are looking for stakeholders to give us what they need in the compliance guidelines. in conclusion, i want to take any questions from the commission. this is to ask you to cohosts the forum to find out what the need is in terms of the employers and employees. thank you. president o'brien: any questions from any commissioners? ok, thank you for the presentation.

understand the range of benefits and impacts and how some of the concerns raised by constituents and stakeholders on neighborhood impact be address to while maintaining the interests of the sector. in our study in partnership with four major employers we did a survey of passenger shuttles and had a 50% response rate, which was fantastic, calculating the benefits with these original operations in public testimony. these shuttles provided significant citywide regional benefit in terms of emissions reduction. we found that over 50% of writers would have driven alone to work if the shuttle had not been available. from a workforce perspective the shuttle's aided productivity of the employees and for the employers. we also research to that the shuttle's assisted households in not using their cars as much and getting rid of one or both of their vehicles with benefits for the neighborhood as a whole in terms of reduced parking demand and traffic circulation. we conducted a high degree of outreach targeted to three neighborhoods of concern. where the shuttle operations are concentrated in the city. we fou

therefore, the san francisco department of the environment has brought together two sets of stakeholders to advise the city on building with energy issues. the first is the renewable task force. the second of which, we, the undersigned are members is the energy independence advisory pafpblet as advocacy organizations and businesses connected to the property, buildings and energy industries, we have focused on energy use, particularly natural gas use in buildings, and energy efficiency in green buildings. our main discussion was the need for discussion among stakeholders in the economy, academics, building scientists, tenants, policymakers, and property owners and managers. inceased access to the latest research and information about energy efficiency and green building and the financial benefits would boost the energy efficiency sector through more effective green and social marketing and the creation of a critical mass of awareness. we are committed to working with the city to foster this type of communications. our recommendation is that the city establish a quarterly information excha

a slime, principles allow industry, working with all stakeholders to develop codes of conduct and give the ftc the enforcement power it needs to enforce a baseline principles. i think that is exactly the balance we want to have. it gives industry the flexibility to craft specific rules of behavior that meet their needs and allow them to continue to innovate. but at the same time it's based on a set bedrock bill of rights of privacy that assures that the going gets a basic amount of protection. >> thank you. now as you know, omb is implementing a cloud computing initiative to improve government efficiency, while saving taxpayers money. and i do support commissions like this. now, chairman genachowski, do you support clout initiatives and what kind of impact do you think will have on our economy? and how can we assure any potential privacy concerns with cloud are properly met? >> i strongly support these initiatives on the part of both government, large businesses, small businesses, their efficiency and enhancing, they will save money. there are new areas of two minutes growth for our ec

and also provide a list of benefits to the community stakeholders.at there are endless possibilities for larger corporations and small businesses to provide reciprocal benefits to each other. especially in an area that is rich with community resources and significant challenges. they encouraged and exchange resources and provide significant benefits. i also want to add that i currently served on the mid market had representing an organization that services and small business in the mid market area. there of the larger companies moving into the area. can you talk a little bit about that? >> i would hope to see reciprocal benefits. supervisor kim: to be more specific, you have a good relationship and a strong sense of small businesses in the neighborhood? >> i think the small businesses in the neighborhood are really kind of special and distinct from the small business in other parts of the city because of the challenging landscape. how have a lot of the same concerns -- and there is like a different level of expertise and what their challenges are. yo

we will hear from a number of those stakeholders, and of course, from community members. we're working through the non- profit network as well, because of their ongoing work in excellence in dealing with reentry into restorative justice, rehabilitation programs. but we will also hear from the heads of various departments within the city. i also want to recognize reverend amos brown, former supervisor, and police commissioner angela chan is in the audience as well. there are some other commissioners, here, too. governor brown signed legislation of assembly bill 109 that redirects a percentage of low level adult offenders convicted of non-serious, non- reviling, and non-sexual offenses back to california counties. estimates indicate that san francisco will need to supervise approximately, and the number seems to be fluctuating, but approximately 700 additional prisoners and probationers that any given time through its jail system and probation or reentry programs. part of preparing to receive these additional inmates, san francisco, like all other counties in california, ar

we have talked about a group of 20 to defer stakeholders that represent the various issues within western soma that he has brought together and sustained the momentum so it has become the model for how all the neighborhoods, eastern and western neighborhoods, are going to come together in that area. he has worked tirelessly with the western soma with the leadership council and that is where he brought together people to me whether it is mares, and so on. he is willing to bring together the very diverse people at that table so that they can have their voices heard and he is not afraid to hear of diversity. i have also because where i live have had experience with the entertainment commission. thank you very much. i hope you consider jim meco. >> i used to have a store in the fillmore. i have been a resident for 35 years and i want to support [gavel] glendon hyde. if you need help, he will help you. thank you. >> hello. i am a resident of district 8. i host events and in district 6 and i sit on the board of project [unintelligible] i am here to support glendon hyde. gay men and women do not

having that opportunity through a number of budget processes, i want to congratulate stakeholders from the budget committee. all our staff who does the hon unsung hero work of making sure that we're on track, focused and ready to hit the ground running so that we can deliberate with substance. and of course the mayor's staff and the city attorney, and of course the legion of stakeholders who are required to bird dog all the said make sure that it is the kind of desired outcome we would like. with pleasure, i would vote for this budget. >> supervisor chi>> supervisor many nightmares. where i bought two cars and could not return it. and had to do with the budget. -- it had to do with the budget. we did think a number of people but i want to reiterate that, the mayor's office and the budget office, harvey rose, the comptroller, and they did a terrific job. to the many community organizations and members who participated, department heads and their finance staff. of course to my colleagues, each one of the supervisors, supervisor campos, farrell, cohen, a supervisor wiener, supervisor chu,

in these situations, and jim has shown a remarkable ability to respect the interests of the stakeholders and to find expectable solutions through delicate negotiation. his deep knowledge and institutional memory are irreplaceable. he has done a superb job as a commissioner. he is a creative problem solver and not a gram standard. his abilities as mediator and broker have turned many conflicts into workable compromises and i feel the failure to reappoint him would be a loss to the commission and to the city of san francisco. thank you for your time. >> supervisor kim: thank you. >> i am a resident of south of market. i am here to support jim meko. it is about his experience. you are familiar with the work he has done with the western soma task force. he has an ability to bring everybody together from different communities and different interests and has the planning and use experience and knowledge and as such a want to support his reappointment. he brings a responsible, mature voice and i want to remind you that it is a seat that is supposed to represent the neighborhood. not necessarily

should give those firms in sydney to reduce this risk by forcing creditors of those fronts another stakeholders to bear costs of a steady. with respect to orderly liquidation authority, the report acknowledges the greatest we gather ola will fill to address the unique challenges posed by failure of the major financial firm and the ability to mitigate the impact of the failure of such firms. the report also acknowledges that in those cases the existing bankruptcy code provides an appropriate framework for resolution of nonfinancial firms and intends to remain the comment method by which it -- is for the recognize that ola by statute protects the contractual right of secured creditors in any of the same weight as the bankruptcy code while adopting some of the flexibility of available to the fdic. finally, the study recognizes the consistency and creditor treatment, wherever possible, in general it's perceived the market could into that and acknowledges that the fdic has recently initiated an ongoing rulemaking effort to promulgate regulations that satisfy statutory directives that further harmoni

we have had a number of meetings with stakeholders about how to do that. then we are also working on it internally. that is moving on a parallel, but separate track. president vietor: thank you. more public comment? >> good afternoon, commissioners. i just want to reiterate mr. brookes points -- mr. bruck -- brook's . . as soon as that scoping is completed, we will be better able to understand those rates. basically, this is a comprehensive analysis of the potential short and long term employment options that will be offered by the program. this includes workers training, development, that will ensure local hiring and job retention numbers and emphasize a robust training. this also leads to other things such as local businesses, and also the ability to scope opportunities for local contractors. and especially in underserved communities. thank you. president vietor: thank you. additional comments? commissioners? ok, next item, please. i guess we're going to return back to this discussion. where are we -- >> madam president, regular business agenda item 9, a

you'll have stakeholders are individuals who make up raise funds.tain community or area appeared all those things factor into where organizations located. in the end, there's a lot of metro areas with that, chicago, los angeles and washington d.c. that high poverty areas tend not to have adequate access are as much access to social service programs in low poverty areas. there's not one reason. it's a combination. in many communities it's hard to find and recruit staff to work in some of the highest poverty neighborhood. frankly organizations prefer corridors and they're going to be a concern that has unintended consequences. it's hard to participate and receive help. >> host: so, with the solutions that? >> guest: in this environment it's tough about solutions often times in the tech about and social service programs were talk about the lack of adequate provisions. our gut instinct is to say we should spend our money or more public funds. in its current fiscal environment, it's not by local end of this apparent when i finished the book. so we have t

that's who all the stakeholders are and who stand to lose the most if the u.s. the nation's history. pauline choiu, cnn, hong kong. >>> as pauline explained, japan is the second biggest holder of u.s. debt. the pressures associated with the debt come with the heavy burdens of japan's post tsunami and earthquake recovery. >> reporter: the stock exchange and currency markets are holding their breath waiting for u.s. lawmakers to strike a deal. investor concern is rising as tokyo stocks are down almost across the board, reflecting that what happens on the u.s. affects japan's economy from top to bottom, second only to china in holding u.s. debt. it hoeds about 20% of american debt. if the u.s. doesn't pay its bills, it's japan partially left holding the bag. japan's economic minister says he does not believe the u.s. will default, indicating u.s. bonds still remain a good bet for japan. he says if the worst case scenario happens and if the u.s. defaults, it would unleash a similar financial crisis to what the world saw after the subprime crisis in the u.s. he urged

how do we strike the right balance so all of the concerns of the different stakeholders are taken into account? striking the right balance often means you have things not everyone is happy with. striking the right balance is what we need to do with something as important as this. i appreciate the comments of workers, but i can get is quite telling that the leadership of the council and the leadership of our various labor partners are here today to show their support for this measure. it is a testament to their work and a testament to the work of the mayor who has worked vehemently to bring folks together. supervisor elsbernd has been talking about these issues since i got on the board. i agree the public defender should declare victory because all lot of the things that are here today we are about to vote on the and what has been put forward is something that reflects all lot of the points he has made. by ho is that as we move forward to the november ballot, to the extent possible we have the united front as an elected family. that is something that will be in the best interest of the

to the folks who gathered and compiled the stakeholders' survey, that was very well constructed and well done. i would note that not only have we got a great deal of input from the community as to what factors and traits we should be looking for, thanks to your efforts, we received a great number of applications from a varied number of people. it is important the public understand that as well. we have had a great many people express interest and we have been able to look at those applications as we narrow in this process. >> we will go in then to a closed session. thank you.u. >> of the board of directors met in closed session to discuss the lawyer hiring. the board of directors took no action. it would be appropriate for your action to disclose or not disclosed. >> move to not disclose. >> would there be anything wrong with everyone going out there? >> your microphones are on. >> are you adjourning the meeting? >> the meeting is adjourned. >> the san francisco cons tri of flowers in golden gate park is now showing a new exhibit that changes the way we see the plants around us. amy stew

quality personnel and staff members, the performance and working relationships with the various stakeholders and members of our consultant team. the adherence to the annual work plans and task orders, both schedule and budget, and the quality of the liberals -- deliverables. we are bringing back the contract for renewal with the recommendation for renewal. i can take any questions. vice chair ortiz: are there any questions? i see there has been a motion. is there a second? thank you. ok, and members of the public, anything you want to address on that item? we will take a roll call vote. [roll call vote] so that's 5 ayes and item eight is approved. >> item 9, approving the operating assistance proposal dated june 24, 2011 and in implementing agency resolution of project compliance for the amount of $3,950,426. >> good morning, directors. this is a routine funding resolution and required board resolution. this is the annual allocation of operating dollars. per legislation, it now comes to tjpa for temporary operations. this is just a routine request for the $3.9 million for operating funds. vi

small business commission, when i presented it to them, we have heard this from small business stakeholders, the mayor has talked to people on his merchant walks, and you have heard some feedback -- essentially, a longer window where we would extend the time where the state reimposing a sales tax would invalidate hours would provide a greater level of shorty about the sales tax rate. -- sure to -- surety for about the sales tax rate. that has to do with balance about the city certainty about revenues and what the future brings and the policy decisions that will happen. so what we have discussed in response to that is trying to come up with a middle ground where we extend that time that this tax would be tied to the state sales tax rate for some portion of its existence, so partially extending that to read the 10-year life of this sales tax proposal. so again, the purpose of this is to provide us with some greater financial certainty, particularly with regard to the cuts we have seen and are anticipating to see in the state budget. i know you are all familiar with what a lot of those are, bu

in the lead-up to these meetings there would be an opportunity for stakeholders to provide feedback on the task force recommendations and for the nrc staff to provide additional information to the commission about their thoughts on the task force recommendations. i believe this approach will help ensure that the commission benefits from the information and perspectives that are stakeholders bring to the table. we are in a strong position to date to be able to move forward quickly and effectively because the task force did an outstanding job with with the tremendously challenging responsibility. the american public should be grateful and proud of the service of these members. this task force is clearly done its part in helping us better understand what nuclear safety requires any post fukushima world. now it's time for mike colleagues and me to to do are perfectly of the responsibility a responsibility to the american people to diligently and expeditiously review these recommendations and make the best decisions to ensure the continued safety of the public. in light of the task force we

they have to have access to stakeholders and thunders.e have access to employers and jobs. so that by not one location that's going to meet all those needs. if you're close to stakeholders you might not be in close to employers, if you're close to clients you might not be close to where the jobs are located. those providers face of the difficult challenge for and ultimately and make some of the programs work well they have to be located at the outward jobs were jobs are located where employment opportunities currently is concentrated. that means it's difficult to get to those programs for populations that live in the inner city that are isolated from public transportation, may not have access to an automobile. but the mismatches i described describe in the book occur across a number of different services categories spent want another one of those services categories and an example? >> food pantries or organizations that provide emergency food assistance. you would expect these to be located close to low income populations. and they are. i

council, and it might be bewildering to you, but before we started it, believe it or not, those stakeholders in the criminal-justice system really very irregularly rarely would come together and talk about ways that we might mitigate, reduce our recidivism rate. great progress has been made, but san francisco still needs to step up its game. i was delighted to hear the conversation that took place here, but no the statistic that for every four people that sanford's is the police department arrests and the da prosecutes, nearly three are repeat offenders -- for every four people that san francisco police department arrests and the da prosecutes -- the d.a. prosecutes. there is evidence to show that doing everything we can to try to divert some of his life from repeating their offense, but we will have to really vigorously enhance our approach. one way to do that obviously is the collaboration being fostered and demonstrated here today, but it is more than just today. it will have to be every single day, or else california will continue to be building more prisons, and san francisco may not be