one parking, so we'll see an increase in that here, and yet, you know, we're supposed to be a transit city, looking at sustainability and greenhouse gas emissions and all the above, and yet we don't necessarily see staff making recommendations that line up with that view. that i think the city seems to be taking. i applaud new your courage to make this recommendation. the only concern i have is that is sounds like the project sponsor was a little down the road and there were changes in advice he was given. that's why the main reason why i'm sympathizing somewhat with the project sponsor because sometimes there's always a disconnect, too, sometimes we hear a lot that project sponsor had certain expectations and then the expectations were changed midstream. so it's the process that i have problems with. but i really appreciate the recommendation of staff because i think it is forward thinking and it's appropriate for this site. so i think in principle, it's an excellent recommendation, actually. but my only concern is because the project sponsor had already been working on this project and w

many cities in the world have far more people working or on bicycles into blocking or on bicycles. they are pleasant most of transitnd are efficient. -- many cities in the world have far more people walking or on bicycles. they are pleasant and efficient forms of transportation. that will take cars off the road and make it easier for those who drive. if we want to create a world- class transportation system, we have to make a commitment to each of these modes of transit to allow us to move where we need to go. >> is it safe for pedestrians on the streets? >> it is not. in recent years, we have had too many pedestrian accidents. there are estimates it costs our cities several hundred millions a year because of traffic accidents, injuries, and fatalities. i am asking one of our transit agencies to study where we're spending our dollars around the district and whether we invested more money would help to reduce our overall costs that come when a pedestrian is hit by a car. >> let's talk about crime in your district. how is the police department doing? do you have any thoughts on how the city is dealing with crime? >>

>>> marin city transit center has seen robberies recently. so what is the sheriff's office doing about it. >>> a deadly crash in santa cruz is now a crime investigation. the reason police believe the fatal accident was deliberate. >>> and a review is scheduled today in response to a fatal shooting which spurred an out- of--scroll scuffle last -- out of control scuffle last saturday night. >>> well, good morning. welcome to "mornings on 2." i'm dave clark. >> good morning. i'm claudine wong. tori campbell is off. >>> commuters who ride the bus in marin city are being told to be on the lookout after a series 6 robberies. ktvu's kraig debro is live with how authorities are responding to this increase in violence. >> reporter: good morning. we're actually at the san rafael transit hub, but in talking with people here up eight miles to the south here is not unique at all. it can happen here in san rafael, as it has, over the past now years. i talked to a security guard, a private security guard, i also talked with an official at golden gate transi

san francisco is a transit first city. we are all working on transit inclusion and access for everyone. it has been mentioned that federal money is becoming increasingly more difficult to obtain, and that we are so close to the finishing line, after 15 years of work, from the mta, city community, and we want to use this opportunity to lock in the infrastructure benefits for our neighborhoods. lastly, to point to some of the economic benefits and job gains -- one of the businesses that relocated, they moved two weeks ago, and they have already hired local small-business people. i just want to point that out as for the small business development. keep this project going and help us to fill this community dream. commissioner mirkarimi: any other public comment? >> i am a consultant, working with state muni san francisco. you should not pass this today. there was a lot of gobbledygook by the young lady who spoke on the initial part, but what she said, if you listen to it, is the full funding agreement may not be available. in c

san francisco, we talk about it being a transit first city, but it does not mean a lot if transit is not very well thought out in places away from downtown. my district is where we need to create better options. all the way down to randall street, there is no accessible boarding areas for the church. there is a woman that lives in a wheelchair on santa rosa. she has to go across to glen park to get out transit. >> those new stations, those are the ones that we are going to have to depend on. >> along balboa park station, near geneva, i have been pushing hard to get ramps for pedestrians. right now, it is dangerous to cross the street. i want to insure the department of parking and traffic is painting lines on alemany street. beyond that, we need to figure out how to calm the traffic. a lot of cars go speeding through. sidewalks are not convenient for people. >> i am the supervisor for district 11, the debt -- the best district in san francisco. this year, we get to show how great district 11 really is. >> we are in our fifth year of major budget deficits. it is inevitable that we wil

the garage itself is literally blowing away the city's transit policy. at this minute parking spaces to an area that is already under such threat is not clearly delineated in the eir. water displacement issues -- when you put a garage down that far, the water is going to go somewhere that is being displaced, likely into,garages near residential buildings. the demographics of the project -- $2.5 million, $5 million, $7 million -- who knows how much the penthouse will cost fear not considered are the car trips of house leaders, dog walkers, caterers, dry cleaning trucks, plant watering services -- the many services that super rich people demand and get in their buildings not covered. finally, i would like to read to you the city's host and a new agreement of the america's cup. the city will use all lawful means to restrict noise and debris generating activities on public works and large private construction projects in areas reasonably approximate to the event during the america's cup. this is ground zero for the america's cup not covered in the eir at all

how will you help ensure that the new director will steer our city's transit agency in a direction that leads to service improvements and increase reliability for riders? how will you ensure that the new director will have a broad vision for transportation in our city? mayor lee: thank you, supervisor. that is probably one of the most challenging questions that we receive, and it is certainly one that i have been carefully considering in response to this. as you know, it is the responsibility of the mta board to select a new director, but i also know our role, and our role is to review with them in the goals of the agency and all of its aspects. first, the new director must implement the new labor agreement with twu local 250a, the operators' union, said the agency can continue to put the public first in everything they do. of central importance to our riders, one of our new directors made tasks is to improve reliability and on-time performance. muni is only there when you expect it 71% of the time. this needs to increase with a voter mandate 85% on-time performance. mta has already mad

he started as a train conductor in the new york city transit system. let's give it up for director ford. jim dierck is a principle, but not only a principle and an educator. he is someone who designd and developed innovative concepts where there was an incident that involved safety. for the work he was recognized at the national principle of the year. and he is somebody who is on the ground and has worked to empower young people at his school. he took his school from a different circumstances to be one of the highest performs school districts in the state. jim dierck. margaret brodkin is the director of the department for children youth and families. i emphasize that because it is one of the most critical agencies in the city and county. margaret was a former director the colman advocates who is responsible for many of the children and families here in san francisco much he served as director. including the another and leader of a campaign that results in a children's fund to provides funding to 220 program ares and serves 30 thousand children each yea

how these troubles are regulated, how do we keep them safe, how do we coordinate with the city's public transit service? i would also like to take the opportunity to thank the ta board for the earlier item that included the safer speed zones around the city schools. we are excited about this. it has been a big campaign for what san francisco. commissioner mirkarimi: thank you. any other public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed. colleagues, this is an action item. roll-call. >> [roll call] 10 ayes. commissioner mirkarimi: item passes. next item. >> introduction of new items. commissioner mirkarimi: introduction of new items? any public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed. we will take this same house, same call. any public comments? >> any public comments? supervisor mirkarimi: item number 11, public comment. public comment is closed. >> have a great rest of the day. -- >> item number 11, adjournment. supervisor mirkarimi: have a great day, everyone. and d d d d d supervisor chiu: good afternoon. welcome to the san francisco board of supervisors meeting of tuesday, june 2

include temporary housing combined with some form of relocation assistance to help with the transition from one city to the next. housing isn't simply a problem for companies recruiting new hires; it's also a problem for companies transferring existing employees from one region to another. many firms are encouraging transferred workers to rent, instead of buy, in a new city. that's been a bonus for cort, a division of berkshire hathaway. senior sales vice president mark koepsell says the company's furniture rental business has been cashing in on the new trend. >> we'll furnish a home with everything a family needs, from furniture to kitchen appliances, dishes, soft goods, et cetera, washers, dryers-- whatever they need to just walk in with their suitcase and begin a new life in a new city. >> reporter: a few years ago, cort also launched a relocation business that helps executives find apartments or rental homes, like this mansion on chicago's north side. real estate broker camilla protto works with cort. she says many execs with families prefer larger homes, and now, they're not hard to find. >> i