the last one -- this is the big strategy. mtc has had in the early investment strategy for the high-speed rail corridor in the bay area. that includes two projects, both of which are prop k priorities, electrification including new rolling stock, and the advanced signal system which was previously known as the positive train control. last two strategies. strategy 5 is about making the existing system work better. the bigger thing here is that mtc has included -- commissioner kim: i can let you finish the presentation. it is about the electrification. i will wait until you're done. >> two of the high performing projects and our potential project of the downtown area mtc has less include those in the region transportation plan. this does not mean that the pricing will move forward. the only means that it is in the rtp so we are not precluded from going forward if we choose to do so. in other thing which should be here but was not mentioned, mtc has done something that we are proud of. we have had a role in coming up with half a bil

many of us were at the mtc/abag meeting. the positive things are really great, and i and whether you enologist them, but could i ask you about the impact of the decision to prioritize north bay and east bay for the new small starts funding and how that will impact the van ness brt or geary brt project? >> that i think the dust is still settle in on this, but for the benefit of the public, for those who may not have been watching, there are $660 million in the regional transportation plan that was set aside for yet to be determined new or small start projects in the region. in the past, it has been important to get the seal of approval from the mtc, to say this is a regional party. it helps our delegation in washington. traditionally, this was a focus on the major rail extension. when the game changer is here, we have this new pot of money called small starts. we have projects like van ness brt and geary moving forward. it is a major disappointment for geary. the van ness has been named as a cart -- party for small start funds

have provided revenues to move forward with the bay area revenue. mtc is committed to helping us find that funding. i know the -- we will not incur the revenue expenditures -- will not incur the expenditures if the revenues do not come through. perhaps another our timeline issues and potential revenue -- >> i know there are timeline issues and potential revenue questions. i wonder if we have expenditures dependent on next year's fiscal budget on the tower revenue. >> next year as in fiscal year 2013-14, yes. not the current budget we are proving. >> are there any other questions from directors? thank you so much. >> see you next month with that. >> there is no action to be taking. it was a public hearing, though. no members of the public have indicated they want to address that. we can move on. >> item number 8. >> approving the transit joint powers committee. drugs -- >> this year, in january we started the process of doing out reached to try to recruit members for the cac. the we have reached out to the operating agencies advertise in several communit

it was being poorly rated by the mtc, i think unfairly so. it was not getting the attention. there were some comments that were enacted about downtown san francisco. the entire product was in jeopardy, as we can see from the next item. we made huge strides appeared part of that extended from the dpx will require significant funding from san francisco. we have a lot of work to do. we cannot just rely on the federal government's. i know that there has been a fair amount of anxiety about the transbay joint powers authority about that $50 million, but i think we're in great shape and we will work out. we just need to understand we are working as a team on this. >> i do want to emphasize this is historic. it is rare that you see things like this that really set the next generation of projects. the last time we have something this significant was when the executive director rejoin the authority in 2001. that was when we got central subway, doyle drive, electrification, and other things in the rtp. that allowed us to follow through with the prop k expenditure plan and other plans. a

that would interfere with the ability to move to san francisco. mtc has already purchased the building. i believe the city disagreed with the senator on this. so i think it is important for us to oppose, and we did make that modification in committee. thank you. supervisor campos: thank you, commissioner peter thank you to your staff for their work. any member of the public who would like to speak on item 5? seeing none, public comment is closed. let's have brokaw on item 5. supervisor avalos: aye. supervisor campos: aye. supervisor chiu: aye. supervisor cohen: aye. supervisor elsbernd: aye. supervisor kim: aye. supervisor mar: aye. supervisor wiener: aye. >> item passes. supervisor campos: item 6. >> authorize the executive director to execute a memorandum of agreement with the san francisco municipal transportation agency and planning department in an amount not to exceed $81,000 for the 19th avenue transit corridor investment study and authorize the executive director to negotiate terms. this is an action item. supervisor campos: any member of the

they are doing it through one of the grant programs, through the mtc. the timeline is roughly this fall. i would be happy to give you a more specific update than that. i know it is a long time coming. i know we have a lot of bus lines that run right through their through geneva. that would be a great customer on an nt -- amenity. supervisor avalos: so far, we have had a lot of studies to tell us what we all know that we need. this year would be fantastic. is that possible? >> i believe is. i share your frustration with this. it seems like such a simple thing, it should not be taking this much time. supervisor avalos: it takes this much time because everyone else in the city gets their stuff done. our demands are important in our district as well. >> we do not make that kind of distinction. this is one of the most heavily used transit hubs in the city. it is a top priority for us. the things we have been able to do around their, we did the crosswalk on the ocean at 280. pbart did get back east side connector done. -- that east side connector done. we have

the future of the mou is there was a hearing that was held before the mtc planning committee in april. it will go to the full commission two weeks from now with the final being brought for adoption in mid-2013. that would establish the position in the new starts stream. that concludes my portion of the presentation. i will be here for questions that you might have. >> thank you. >> i will walk you through the actions before you today. a high-level overview of what is contained in the documents. again, today, we are initiating a general plan amendment, planning code amendments, with the exception of those that were initiated yesterday. the zoning map amendments, with the exception of the preservation act amendment initiated yesterday. there are two other items that do not require a initiations, but will be before you on the 24. administrative code amendments. today, it is just the general plan. in terms of the general plan amendment, what it contains is the new transit center district said area plan of the downtown plan. it is a distillation of the draft plan document which has been a

his role as the chair of the transportation authority board, and also at the regional table with the mtc. it is with great pleasure that i welcome the representative from the mission district, supervisor david campos. [applause] >> >> thank you for the work you are doing to make sure we have the best transit system we can have. i want to echo my gratitude to all the partners, mta, city agencies, dpw, the bicycle coalition, the sunday street staff that has a unique ability to work closely with the diverse communities we have. when it sunday streets started, there was apprehension in some neighborhoods. we felt that in the mission i want to thank the residents and merchants gave this project time to unfold. you have seen a neighborhood has come together to embrace this project. i do think the mission is a perfect place to expand this concept. we are excited we will have this for the next three months. it is appropriate we are beginning the expanded pilot on the heels of cinco de mayo. open space is important in san francisco and the mission. you have the ability for diverse communities to

i'm currently vice chair of bcdc and vice commission on the mtc. i appreciate you listening to the fears of those who play tennis. this might change their environment dramatically. i respectfully disagree. over time, they will find that this is a great project. it will bring increased revenue to the city and increased housing funds as well. i would find -- i would point out light -- point out that i support this. i hope we can find more sites for low-income housing in the neighborhood as well as money. san francisco intends to add 27,000 new housing units in this downtown center area between 2010 and 2014. -- and 2040 to accommodate downtown growth. that would be at least 900 units per year. if we cannot agree to add housing in a location as ideal as this with an excellent developer, excellent architect, we will never meet our potential as a city in this region. i urge you to support this project by denying the appeal for the eir. this project is a totally appropriate development, adjacent to transit, within walking distance, surrounded by parks. tr

several members of the mtc have expressed skepticism over using regional money for a project that would only benefit san francisco. the plan will be debated on wednesday night. >>> it is 4:40 right now. coming up, some international flavor here. elections out of europe fueling a bumpy start to the week on wall street. we'll check in with cnbc next. >>> plus, facebook hits the road to court investors ahead of the ipo. why analysts say the social networking giant is steering into uncharted waters. >>> and yahoo shareholders giving the company an ultimatum, why they want the company's new ceo out today. >>> and check us out on facebook, search nbc bay area. >>> welcome back, everyone, and a good monday morning to you starting off the workweek. very nice temperatures. lovely live look outside from the south bay this morning. 4:44 right now. >>> yahoo's board of directors facing a daunting deadline later on today. here's the deal, a group of shareholders demanding the board fire yahoo's new ceo by noon. the issue, his resume. thomas has a degree in computer science, a degree thompson now adm

we still need to be as united as possible to bring this to the regional body, the mtc. i would also urge our colleagues to be as strong as possible in supporting san francisco's effort in this campaign. thanks again to the mothers that were out here and you that have testified in number of times before different bodies. it is truly inspiring for the youth, to get free passes, but also to raise awarenesssupervis. unfortunately i will be descending on the boat and one to explain why. i understand it is a difficult time and families are having a hard time with regards to the rates that are currently paid. if we had gone a different direction, perhaps a deeper discount, that would be something i would have been supportive of the. right now we will see the budget before us on thursday. what we will be seeing is the we will see an increase in revenue because of general proceeds, they are not yet balanced. they do have a short fall in relation to contract negotiations that have finally been settled. i do believe there is tentativeness with regards to the budget. to be able to m