the host city agreement has three principles. we needed world-classn a world-class city for this international event. we needed to secure state and federal for the port for the on the water activities as well as the air activities, and we needed to bring corporate sponsorship to this event because it was obviously untenable to have the city's general fund facing the deficit that we are there these burdens. we have endeavored with the board of supervisors endorsement of the term sheet for a vote back in october to move forward on those principles, and as we have been in negotiations with the team, which are ongoing, i should add, and i think you will hear more from your team today, how we very much remain in conversations with them and are trying to improve upon that which is before you today, we have created the america's cup organizing committee and an honorary committee that includes the mothers and fathers of san francisco who stand behind a commitment to raise the money necessary to make sure that the city's costs associated with hosting the event

with the planning department and the mayor's office to really build an area that his world-class for a world-class city. we have spent a lot of time. i have to group -- give credit to the board of directors. the laying of the plans was done about a year and a half ago. it has been exciting to have that consensus. we are in the bed -- in the middle of an environmental impact report right now. we are working on that with the mayor's office and the cbd. they're working on the construction plans for it now. i want to share some things that will happen as a part of the public realm. it is really pedestrian- friendly streets and sidewalks. you think of the idea that jefferson street, the main thoroughfare, is car-focused at the moment. 25% of the people who come to the war, in cars. we're not saying to get rid of cars. we want a more friendlier place for people to walk. visitors and of using the streets out of necessity. we want to make sure it becomes a shared street program. it is about making the street more friendly for everybody. safer bicycles as another part of it. half a million bikes are rented on f

this is a world-class city that has an of entrepreneurial spirit that we believe will bring the race the 21st century. this is a technologically savvy region. technology will play, that we believe, to bring the america's cup to a whole new level. reliable readings in terms of the wind, speed and direction. we will be inviting more people than ever have been invited to gauge. 7.2 million people in this region. that is three times more than the any of the three places where the race has been held. i know people always looking for a little bit more. we stretched. we believe this bid is not only competitive but will also preserve the legacy of the america's cup. we could not be more honored by being able to bid. i want to thank larry ellison personally for that privilege. i extend our absolute support and commitment to follow through on this bid. i think the unanimous support of this court should give them great hope and expectation, that after some of us have moved on to new roles, the folks that have taken our place will be equally committed to making sure we follow through and showcas

golden gate park is the crown jewel of the system, and i think this is a world-class city that deserves an international tourist destination, better than the one we have out there. it is an embarrassment. every time i look at what they have on east bay and come back here, i am embarrassed and ashamed. this is not an heirloom to be handed to family members, this is about the international community coming to san francisco. i commend the staff. they have done due diligence. this process has been fair to everybody and we deserve something better at stow lake. thank you, commissioners. >> thank you. >> the next speaker? >> good evening. my name is ted. i also want to commend you for the work that has been done to get to this point. i guess i need to say i am a recent native of san francisco. but you have a contract in front of you that i think has gone through the normal channels. it looks like a solid contract, and the important part of this is it is really straightforward. the ortega family has negotiated this lease that is really looking forward. it cannot accept this least at this point

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steps we are taking as removed forward, the city has marshal resources to prepare the best possible proposal featuring san francisco park, allowing world-classn used and restaurants on the beautiful waterfront to be displayed to route the world. i want to add that our city has had a tremendous history of hosting major international events. particularly sporting events. [lists events] martha is on the team and i have known her since 1974. she is one element of what i consider to be an all-star lineup. did i understand that there might be an amendment to this narrow focus on the northern waterfront? was that something we were going to do before the presentation? >> the president and i were just talking about that. supervisor mirkarimi: we are bundling any modifications and amendments on the northern waterfront. pretty soon after the formal presentation begins. is that all? very good. again, we have a well structured hearing with a number of people that we would like to bring out. first of like to start with the office of economic workforce development. please help us to start this process with a number of representatives from city family. we w

we will have a couple of world- class courts at the base of our city right across the street from this building. >> 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. here we go. [applause] >> i am really proud of his public-private partnership. how about that giant parade and celebration? you would have -- and not have known seven hours later that there was a parade in san francisco. we have estimates on how many people. they descended upon san francisco to celebrate the spirit and pride. it was a very special moment. there are these incredible commitments to support this city throughout not just the world series, but the work that the giants do to make some advances go a better place. they care deeply about the city and their tradition. hats off to the ownership, the giants for committing to our city, and how about the city coming up and showing that reciprocity, the entire bay area supporting the san francisco giants. i hope the 49ers

incredible sight. 23 acres on the campus of a respected university that is on the rise in a world-class cityteful to southern methodist university for providing this site and the deep partnership. laura bush has chaired our design committee. kirk jean -- her keen eye and gracious style is reflected in the landscape. one of the greatest living architects in america today has designed a building that is appealing in scale. a design is not a monument making a statement from the outside, but a building reflecting the important message within, a classically proportioned courtyard with an appealing fountain. freedom hall, the centerpiece of the building, says it all. this is about the message inside, the message of ensuring universal principles that are important to all of us. this project is designed to obtain platinum designation, the high statement in sustainable building and design practices. this sustainable design example will be an important message to send to future visitors. it is also a reflection of what the first couple has always believed. many of the sustainable design elements, judi

. >> reporter: and the city voted tonight to spend $200,000 on staffing and consultants make sure that if this bridge -- if it is a bridge looks world class and according to the rail authority, they expect to be running passengers sometime in 2020. >> all right. world class or not, it's still a bridge for a train. >>> some bay area cities are finding it a little easier to make money these days by minting it themselves. they are using specifically designed tokens. businesses buy them and give them out change. the toe kins also raise money when people don't redeem them them. >> that money goes into that organization and is given out in grants. the kids need guitars for the music class, new books for the library. the fire department needs something. that money stays in the community. >> yeah, so far the program has raised about $16,000. the first grants will be awarded next year. the program is so popular it may start in fair fax as well next year. >>> he was hired to help spread christmas cheer. >> ho, ho, ho, ho. >> why a bay area macy's told this santa you're fired and who said you're hired. >>> and check this out, how you can get your ha

world cup ticket holders as well as we believe the cities will force. us to tell if he's the hobbies of the russians and we can't wait to open the doors to all many world class hotels and restaurant. people delegates players fans and media will find an amazing choice of places to stay and enjoy whatever your tastes you'll find a restaurant for in. the real chills of russia take children to them that we dedicate this world cup and the legacy that it will leave to build an amazing future vote for russia is a vote for the future the future of football in the largest country of the world the future of our children the future excitement of the past people world cup in the east and you are right about the fact that love. you're watching our t.v. broadcasting live from moscow let's take a look at some other main news stories from us tonight and russian officials say they deeply doubt the credibility of fresh allegations against the country released by whistle blowing web site wiki leaks the secret u.s. diplomatic cables brand russia are a hub for organized crime and corruption and some even calling the country a mafia state allegations are also made against prime m

city for racing in the world. >> reporter: standing together with a board of supervisors who frequently opposed him, outgoing mayor gavin newsom made a bid to bring world class sailing to the bay. [ inaudible ] >> reporter: his signature put san fransisco in competition with other cities like valencia, spain. there was something missing from that sports event there. spectators. >> that race was 4 miles off the coast. you can't see it. here you can't miss it. we'll be 40-50 feet off our shoreline. you have chrissy field, ft. mason, the golden golden -- gate bridge. >> reporter: make san fransisco a natural fit. the final decision rests with the team who won the last race owned by oracle ceo. they didn't like the last proposal which centered near piers near at&t park. the americas cup could ultimately pump over a billion dollars and thousands of jobs into the local economy. and that's good news no matter what side of the aisle you're on. >> i want to thank everyone on the star board side and port side of the board of supervisors. >> reporter: the mayor says the city will know by december 31 whether it will be the next host of the americas cup race. and the boa

hardworking community oriented families, the derby city, the town of mohammed ali, has long been a source of pride. if you could have dreamed it would be a world class1st century city it has become. %%%. am, but in reality tarp is not dead. and american taxpayers still face a daunting economic recovery with the federal reserve now downgrading their -- as it simultaneously engages in a dangerous quantitative easing plan which is a monetary policy used to increase the money supply by simply buying up government securities. this could further damage our financial recovery. . the special inspector general of the tarp, which is called sig tarp, quote, remains very much alive, end quote. in fact, his report states, quote, as of october 3, $180 billion in tarp funds were still outstanding. and altogether no new tarp operations can be made. money already glated to other programs -- obligated to other programs may still be extended. dividends remain outstanding and unpaid. this is money that is owed to the taxpayers. the november report also criticized treasury's tarp program for failing to save homeowners from foreclosure. out of the $1.7 million american h

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world-class garden. thank you. president buell: thank you. >> next speaker. >> greetings, commissioners. thanks for giving me an opportunity to speak. i am with nature in the city. we have had an ongoing relationship with hanc to promote and manage the new plant nursery -- new plant nursery. we promote what is going on there. we get people to go and buy a plant. we even promote a little bit of staff time. we get plants for our projects. our primary concern is for the native plant nursery, an incomparable community resource. we are concerned about the potential loss of recycling and that 10 green jobs. we understand the concern about the recycling center in golden gate park. we are very sympathetic to the need for proper community dialogue. that is a strong theme of today. i think that is your main message. with that, above all, please save the nursery and keep that at full operation. thank you. >> my name is wanda and i am here to ask you to please -- it has been in operation for 36 years. that is not something to be discarded lightly. that is an impressive record. people need options. if you need more than one option for recycling, they're probably coming up w