all of union square by doing this. thank you and i hope you vote for the support of the project. thank you. >> thank you very much. next speaker. >>> good afternoon, supervisors. adrian semi, local carpenters 22. i'd like to present this letter to you. this is a letter of support from the local. each one of you will have one in your office because i brought them to your office actually before the meeting so you'll have -- all have copies. and want to let you know that local 22 does fully support this project. we have a commitment by apple with the help of rick, the speaker before me that this will be an all-union job supporting carpenters with benefits, apprenticeship, and it really doesn't get any better than that. if you want to create jobs in san francisco, you partner with developers. that is exactly what apple is doing with local 22. i want to say thank you for listening and please vote for this project. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker. >>> good afternoon. thank you, supervisors. my name is adrian cohort wit

this project will be the flagship for apple if built in union square. this will be more iconic than the glass could you be no new york city. bits a world-class design we believe fits into the district and is a great educate for san francisco. we spent the last year working with staff planning, working with the ar c the h pc to enhance our design. the process has made that a better project and we role appreciated the input we've had working with everybody. today we are going to review the scion that was the design that was approved yesterday. i'd like to take time to address the ruth fountain. and mainly the miss characterization of how the process was proscribed and at the time, we presented and concept the fountain plan would developed enough to present and not shown on the documents that were presented. that was never apples continued or the hyatts intent to disrespect the fountain. the xylophone we provided is elegant it makes the fountain the focusal point and moves it 6 photo 3 inches so it centers open the new stairs. we've taken care of the desig

it didn't reflect a somewhat elegant formality of union square. the steps which are there now i don't know maybe it was commissioner pearlman said people don't sit there. and the positioning of the fountain is bizarre. it's like it was mroptd in the middle in order to seek some approval of some bureau. i think that you know, i went union square when there were box henlz and trees and it had a little bit of a forbidding elegance. i thought the fountain was elegant and it's very, very beautiful round shape and i thought it was misplaced. now as i review the drawings i think this focuses our eye on the fountain and it does that in a way that recalls the elegance of the design for union square and the enar e elegance there's still echo of that. so i thought it was handled in a completely appropriate manner. and folks here can disagree over whether there should be a stainless steel metal okay we've got the holiday building it's metal and glass and to me this reminds me, i'm not put off by the large amount of plain wall because i have watched the frankn

plaza space and in this rendering you see the emphasis of the building locking throughful from union square and connecting it back to the new plaza. it's important to see this that there is public space behind it. at the same time our concept design for had this building was to treat the little liquor a stage set. you see the performance of the demonstration and everything that goes on in the store the leaguer glassed window looking at the union square. in response to the comments from the ar c we added columns to the south facade to beak up the rhythm of the south elevation but we actually added open windows. as you see in the rendering there those large sliding glass doors will open to the streets and open to union square. didn't we that that was taking on board the comments and turn it to even a more enjoyable feature. so at times the weather won't be good to have them open so the doors will sometimes be closed but we still include parcels on either side of the elevation to the east and west so if the demeanors are fully closed you can exit by the fire escapes. it holds the corner of pos

the union square improvement district and the bay area council and they're excited about what this, do draw traffic from up north the retail to market street. and potential in shopping in union sxrar heard feedback from retailers how excited they are that this store can happen in its of current location. so we're looking forward to our review and hopefully, your approval of the project. we're targeting right now to have this store opened in 2014 and look forward to that journey >> while the next speaker is coming up you've got 11 minutes left. >> good afternoon. i'm james i'm from the one firm mentioned. if i go too fast excuse me. to slow down. i'll start with the location of the building the existing building doesn't conform to the environment it's an urban are form the only triangle buckle in the environment and it was for a form that is more contextual. the thing we like about this site is the architects who drive this is the opportunity to have the plazas and there's one behind the building and they're not expediting. the plazas is an important part of the design. the existing pla

as such an apple store in union square is a perfect fit. the proposed store is an architectural impressive [speaker not understood] that will seamlessly blend the indoors and outdoors with open air design, stain glass walls and window and will be a destination for visitors and residents alike. the project will also create a unique public space preserving one of the city's most beloved fountains and revitalizing an under used public plaza at stockton and post streets. exciting new projects including the central subway and transbay transit center project will continue to transform san francisco's downtown core for years to come and alioto-pier l's union square retail store is an important piece of this changing landscape and we urge your support. thank you. >> thank you very much. is there any additional public comment on item number 3? seeing none, public comment is closed. [gavel] >> supervisor chiu, i know you distributed some amendments. >> yes. first of all i want to again thank all the stakeholders that have worked together and also tha

when you look at the to the traffic that will come to union square inside and outside the store the space between hyatt and people will be able to enjoy it is a big chance even when you're walking around the properties. conference come to san francisco not only recommended to apple but to do apple businesses. had you see visitors coming here to visit the city we fully support it from the council and we ask you do the same thank you for your time >> thank you. >> good afternoon. my name is keith ward. i'm a security officer with w w. i've lived in the city for 3 seven years. i'm not against the apple project additional please excuse me. i've got my smart phone pictures. we've foouth fought hard to create and maintain heath public spaces so far all the citizens and the means to enjoy them. this project and other like it that avoid carefully community represent the undoing of what san francisco as a great city can be and is now. we shouldn't let apple or twitter are any other companies getting deals in san francisco that are not available for the average san franciscan. you must release the

in terms of the tables and chairs i actually find on union square there's not enough tables and chairs i don't think it's because the pace the way it is it's not been used i think that tables and a chairs will activate it and make that more existing given it's outside an apple store but i don't think that the furniture is particularly a problem but the accessibility issues the do you code is a challenge. i like you've opened it up on the stockton street with the air and the virtual connection. i was going to say about accessibility >> right. >> that hyatt hotel access remains. we've included a list to get accessibility. i think incorporate a ramp from street level into that plaza it's an leveling to the change it takes up - and a i mean on the backside at grade or making it so it's a ramp >> we've looked at the slouksz and have been it's a balance of how much you want the plazas to lose with the ramp. we put the list next to the staircase is so a clear user can go next to the staircase so we can look at ramps implicit but definitely from stockton street >> i didn't think from stomping

. >>> it's all happening in union square.e're live from the parade staging there on market street. debbie, how is it looking out there now? >> reporter: we're in the middle of market street, just minutes away from the parade start. take a look down one block at second and market. you can see the color guard is poised and ready. the first gloat of the parade is -- float of the parade is ready to launch the year of the horse. there's so much anticipation, along with a hint of rain. hundreds of thousands turned out for this parade that goes back to the gold rush era. 150-year tradition in san francisco. in the final minutes of preparation, we found a dance crew practicing on the sidewalk, beating their drums, preparing for the long procession ahead through union square and into chinatown. more than 100 floats, marching bands, acrobattists will be entertaining the crowd along with ms. china usa and her court. you ready for it? it will be tough. >> it will be challenging. it will be a long time of walking and i'm ready. >> reporte

we did some loss of the parking spaces. >> the project in union square the actual construction that will impact the garage i'm told is starting this december to that calendar copes mostly out as you know the commission approved a one-time pavement from mta and we're drawing on that revenue to offset the loss of the parking spaces. that helps use it offsets >> thank you. >> commissioner bonilla. >> i know over the years we've had a great need for park patrol staff my question is well, it's two part. one what is our current need for park patrol staff and my second part is couldn't we have done better in terms of increasing our park control staff because adding two seems miniscule to me in comparison to what the no evidence has been over the years so is this set in stolen this proposed budget? and if not could we do better in terms of park patrol staff? >> commissioner i'll take a stab at that it's a excellent question you cut right to the heart of the matter. we've been hard at work park safety is important and with the passing of the hours legislation will be important keeping the pa

the comments were to do with the facade overlooking union square and have some articulation. we worked to add the articulation and rather than introducing columns we wanted to do something interesting so credit is a large sliding door glassed hanging doors. we're we're hoping we're answering the requests are inform the arbitration andtively bring a more function we're not just adding columns the construction is complicated. we as both rick pointed out the columns to the east and he west of this elevation can't be taken down to foundation because of the elements below so their decorative as a column so we would prefer to go to the scheme where we eliminate those a 4 base theme to force the glaze there's still arbitration that's provided >> i'm sorry can we have the secondary conversation moved out please. when the weather is good we can open up those sliding doors and create an opening of 46 feet wide and the doors are 23 inches wide each. there are possibilities when the doors are opened 10 feet and there's a certain amount of elements that we feel if we add the additional co

getting at the elements i think people would rather go to union square theirs more things to look at it rather than across the street with the nike building whatever is cross the street. you've got to give people a reason to be there and linger there. i kind of like the simplicity of the building i think it will be better utilized but maybe people will come in from off the street and the fountain is a go edition and hopefully, will lure people in. i asked the same question about the walls on each side of the walls. i like the symmetry ramp the wall. i think it gets us a better designed plaza that's going to work it's never going to be the kind of plaza where people will just go there >> i too am supportive this is a aggressive design it is the honorable glass wall it's fantastic and will offer a great view of union square that doesn't excited now and be able to see folks ice skate will be go for all. the grand hyatt has done a significant amount of renovation. they have sort of a new bar and i think that willpower out to the plaza. this is not role a plaza it's a garden courtyard so

its galleries are housed in one of the very rare single family residences around union square. anniversary of the mansion, meridian hosted a series of special events, including a world premiere reading by lawrence ferlinghetti. >> the birth of an american corporate fascism, the next to last free states radio, the next-to-last independent newspaper raising hell, the next-to-last independent bookstore with a mind of its own, the next to last leftie looking for obama nirvana. [laughter] the first day of the wall street occupation set forth upon this continent a new revolutionary nation. [applause] >> in addition to its own programming as -- of artist talks, meridian has been a downtown host for san francisco states well-known port trees center. recent luminaries have included david meltzer, steve dixon, and jack hirsch man. >> you can black as out of the press, blog and arrest us, tear gas, mace, and shoot us, as we know very well, you will, but this time we're not turning back. we know you are finished. desperate, near the end. hysterical in your flabbergastlyness. amen. >> after

union square and chinatown will be packed, obviously and keep in mind the union square garage will bed. >> a lot of little kids love trucks, but they have really taken this to a whole other level. the 5-year-old who has autism is passionate about garbage trucks. each week he goes to meet the truck and watching its sounds and movements. >> this past monday he got quite a surprise thanks to manual sanchez. >> daniel, can you look? daniel's mom was so touched that she posted the video on its facebook page. it has now gone viral by thousands of people around the world. >> that's nice of the truck driver to do that. >>> let's turn our attention to the weekend forecast. >> and now a look at live doppler 7hd. >> i don't see this very often, but it is perfect up here. it is 57 degrees. you know what is missing? the two of you. and you know we don't have the fog looking out toward the bay like we did earlier tonight. i can see the lights all the way out toward the east bay hills. the visibility is unlimited. earlier in the evening you can see the fog coming in and the high clouds up above from

union square and chinatown will be packed, obviously and keep in mind the union square garage will belot of little kids love trucks, but they have really taken this to a whole other level. the 5-year-old who has autism is passionate about garbage trucks. each week he goes to meet the truck and watching its sounds and movements. >> this past monday he got quite a surprise thanks to manual sanchez. >> daniel, can you look? that she posted the video on its facebook page. it has now gone viral by thousands of people around the world. >> that's nice of the truck driver to do that. >>> let's turn our attention to the weekend forecast. >> and now a look at live doppler 7hd. >> i don't see this very often, but it is perfect up here. it is 57 degrees. you know what is missing? the two of you. and you know we don't have the fog looking out toward the bay like we did earlier tonight. i can see the lights all the way out toward the east bay hills. the visibility is unlimited. earlier in the evening you can see the fog coming in and the high clouds up above from our emeryville camera. and then the

they can go in and around union square.>> we have about 420. >> are they here all year round? >> out of the 420, i know 150 to sell all year round. i mean like five-seven days a week. >> are they making their living of of this? >> this is their sole source of income for many. >> how long have you been with this program. how much has it changed? >> i have been with the program since it began 37 and a half years ago but i have seen changes in the trend. fashion comes and goes. >> i think that you can still find plenty of titis perhaps. >> this is because the 60's is retro for a lot of people. i have seen that come back, yes. >> people still think of this city as the birth of that movement. great, thank you for talking about the background of the program. i'm excited to go shopping. >> i would like you to meet two street artists. this is linda and jeremy. >> night said to me to print them -- nice to meet you. >> can you talk to me about a variety of products that use cell? >> we have these lovely constructed platters. we make

union square china town of course will be packed. union square garage will be closed by the way.ain or shine. but will it be rain or shine? let's talk to tl spencer again up on the roof. >> likely a little rain but the horse can gallop through the rain not big deal. there you go. here's live doppler 7hd we have few clouds around right now but lots of clear sky over the bay area at this moment. let's moveal and give you a lack at current conditions. our roof top camera at abc 7 lacking along embarcadero with the clouds over the bay. 54 red wad city. san jose 57. 55 los gatos and 50 at half machine basement how about this view of the fog at the golden gate bridge. visibility a little bit reduced there. 58 degrees at santa rosa. mid 50's at inspect a.petaluma. concord livermore 57 vacaville live have you from the emeryville camera looking west ward across the bay. forecast feature cloud fog overnight rain arrives late tomorrow easterly evening and mostly sunny on sunday monday president's day. satellite image shows a long stream of clouds and moisture we had sorted cloud lirs and pe

we believe this project is incompatible with union square my the conservation district because of the materials being used. first, the threshold question under the charter all ordinances that may affect historical resources you must be brought before this committee before the oth other agencies. this affects las vegas yi it houses a historic resources a fountain therefore this has an affect on the resources and must be presented here before the planning commission. this project is thinking that compatible with the conservation district in section 67 it says preferred materials are brick, stone and terry cot. you couldn't be farther from this as made out of stairwells and glass. well, there's the little strip on the side that looks like stone. well, if you can have a piece of stone next to our building and say this building is made of stolen this definition has no meaning. it's basically a making sense less definition and finally, we believe sequa review is required. it's not right under the sections it says if a project may have an impact on historic resources - >> thank you. >> and m

in addition to the jobs it will create, it's going to be good for people visiting union square. so, i'm really pleased with this result and i will entertain a motion to put this out of committee with positive recommendation. >> so moved. >> i'll make that motion. >> motion by supervisor kim, and we'll take that without objection. [gavel] >> madam clerk, can you please call item number 2? >> item number 2 is an ordinance amending the planning code, zoning use district map zn01, to provide for eligibility to sell transferrable development rights for property at 133-135 golden gate avenue (st. bonife church and rectory); and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the general plan, and the eight priority policies of planning code, section 101.1. ~ golden gate avenue. >> okay. and supervisor kim is the author of item number 2. >> thank you. as we go through the planning code changes, really glad to see this come before us today. colleagues, i want to thank you for considering this item to change 133 through 135 golden gate which is also known as saint bonafic

back out here we are on pow el and gary in union square.struction crews, out here getting everything set up. there are going to be street closures to deal with in san francisco because of that parade. if you plan oncoming to watch the parade your best best will be taking public transit. bart will run extra long rains and transgend long rains rains and extra trains. >> early this week i spent some time with the man behind the floats. the crew behind 22 float float is led by dave thomas who has been building them for so many years he has lost count. he has been talking about retiring for a while. for years, but its been tough to find a replacement to take over. five different candidates haven't made the cut but now he thinks he has found someone who katy can take over. stephanie has been working for him for six years and said she is the right person for the job because she is the right amount of crazy. thomas said he will hang onto help with the next couple of new year parades but will be taking a backseat role. you can watch the parade live

. >> tens of thousands of people expected around union square for color chinese new year parade this,e year of the horse and that presented a challenge for the float builders. >> trying to capture the movement of a horse is trying to capture the essence of water, we finished sculptures. >> there are 100 floats in the parade. and marching bands as well as a golden dragon the parade will go forward rain or shine. here is a look at the route starting on market street keep in mind union square garage will be shut down. >> that is particularly important. >> keep that in mind. >> yes. >> first bat kid is in san francisco. now, surf kid doing the same thing. >> and hitting the waves with window shades. >> it did not stop the ricochet ask others had disabilities. >> losing all feeling in my leg and not be able to walk. >> so happy. so-to-see my son, happy. >> today is a great day for our family. >> it is? >> yes. >> that is priceless. >> he had two surgeries but there is no cure for his cancer, and he his family are hoping and praying for best sxen joying the ride. as many as possible with ri

this monday february 17th take a tour of the digital garage referring in union square the morale willcity club normally closed to the public it will be the first change to say the morale by digital garage river free of charge then on tuesday join the key club and attend their molls meeting bring chose or karaokes and join in the fun. and on sunday heads to the treasure island at treasure island this year the open market flee market from sdierpdz to bakers and more plus they'll have outside exhibited and the scarf did care hunts and get the fantastic verifies the san francisco. and that's the weekly weekly buzz notify at at the sf.org an. please be advised that the commission does not tolerate any disruption of in these

. >> reporter: we're at union square where ktvu has set up a broadcast center to bring you live coverage of the parade. across the street we can see workers setting up temporary bleachers to accommodate the large crowds expected tomorrow night. >> at pier 54 this evening, the final pieces of floats were put into place, reflecting the chinese zodiak, the this year is the year of the horse. >> it means it's bringing riches to you quickly. >> chinese culture is steep in symbolism. the colors red and gold represent good luck. >> it's my favorite holiday. >> this artist says watching the child and creating these floats is rewarding. >> i like sharing part of my culture with my friends. >> this at&t float features an led screen interacting with the audience. a code will be given to text a command to the horse during the parade, jump, run, rear and bow. and when they text it in real time and live, the horse will be doing whatever they ask it to. >> at the hilton on o farrel tonight, the ms. china town usa corination ball is underway. this year's winner is from houston. >> don't set limits to wh

. >> reporter: we're at union square where ktvu has set up a broadcast center to bring you live coverage of the parade. across the street we can see workers setting up temporary bleachers to accommodate the large crowds expected tomorrow night. >> at pier 54 this evening, the final pieces of floats were put into place, reflecting the chinese zodiak, the this year is the year of the horse. >> it means it's bringing riches to you quickly. >> chinese culture is steep in symbolism. the colors red and gold represent good luck. >> it's my favorite holiday. >> this artist says watching the child and creating these floats is rewarding. >> i like sharing part of my culture with my friends. >> this at&t float features an led screen interacting with the audience. a code will be given to text a command to the horse during the parade, jump, run, rear and bow. and when they text it in real time and live, the horse will be doing whatever they ask it to. >> at the hilton on o farrel tonight, the ms. china town usa corination ball is underway. this year's winner is from houston. >> don't set limits to wh

transit is supposed to be rail ready and if it's supposed to be rail ready and it has to stop at the union square it should be rail ready you should everyone should do their homework and see the documents and see what's been done in the past to the future. thank you very much >> thank you very much other members of the puc public that want to speak in general public comment. seeing none, public comment is closed. madam clerk >> item 11 adjournment thank you. this meeting is

union square and chinatown will be packed and the union square garage will be closed. grant avenue between california street and broadway will be closed. pacific avenue between columbus avenue and stockton street, jackson street between stockton and kearny streets and washington street between stockton and kearny streets. the fair includes art demonstrations, puppet shows. the street fair gets under way at 10:00 zblrnlg. >>> we heard the floats can endure the rain but spectators could get drilled a little bit. lisa argen is up on the roof. you've tracked it and say part of the parade maybe? >> yeah. it's likely especially towards the end of it. bring the rain gear. be prepared. it's beginning in the north bay. boy, do we need the rain. still only 20% to 30% around the bay. you can see it offshore. a little bit of drizzle around parts of some of the neighborhoods this morning. but otherwise, it's cloudy with some areas of fog. 50, san jose. 51 in redwood city. 54 in half moon bay. san jose, just 27% of normal with 2.60 inches of rain for the season. so mt. tam looking c

the pavement on the alley and on sutter street it becomes an oddity it we are trying to toy in union square. i'm in support of project but i want to add a condition. that the full accessibility of this project is being discuses with people liquor mr. planter is one of the strong activists and respected persons in the mayor's office. we've got to do that ourselves it's our responsibility. i believe that the accessibility through this project is an afterthought. i modifying have been in the apple store i love going through it's excited. however, it's difficult for movement impaired people to find a spot and that is an condition for you to listen. i want this to be discussed by people who are experienced i want to see alternatives and a slow comboin ramp that revises perpendicular where the architecture of the ramp become more a part of the plaza how it meets the second floor of the retail store. overwhelming this building and clearly impressed was never a two sided store it was a one-sided store. we need that challenge. >> commissioner borden. >> i think we wanted to take the motion separatel

transit is supposed to be rail ready and if it's supposed to be rail ready and it has to stop at the union square it should be rail ready you should everyone should do their homework and see the documents and see what's been done in the past to the future. thank you very much >> thank you very much other members of the puc public that want to speak in general public comment. seeing none, public comment is closed. madam clerk >> item 11 adjournment thank you. this meeting is >> good morning, everyone this is the tuesday, february 11, 2014, meeting of san francisco transportation authority plans & programs committee. my name is supervisor mar >> item role. supervisor campos. supervisor kim. supervisor mar present and supervisor yee present we have compound >> i'd like to call the citizens advisory report. >> we're joined by your chair john avalos and mr. flanagan. >> good morning. my name is a joseph flanagan i'm the cac vice chair. those are the two items on the agenda that we took action on januarys meeting. the first item is item 3 adaptation of the t f c a local expenditure criteria which the c