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california has been a leader in that. we are 40% more energy efficient than the rest of the country. we're very proud of that not just because of my administration. this goes back 30 years. we've been doing this for decades already. here is another system developed that is being installed right here at this company and at hospitals and other businesses all over the state of california. it reduces the energy consumption by 50% to 70%. just so you know what that means, in most buildings, 40% of the energy goes to lighting. when you make an impact there, that has a great impact on what it costs you to use energy and in the output of greenhouse gases. this is a win-win in every way. it is one of the things that tom and i have been talking about. you can combine both things, protecting the environment and protecting the economy. the other thing i like here is the idea of training a sales force to go out and sell the idea. i always believe very strongly that you can have the best product in the world or the best idea in the wor
california has been a leader in that. we are 40% more energy efficient than the rest of the country. we're very proud of that not just because of my administration. this goes back 30 years. we've been doing this for decades already. here is another system developed that is being installed right here at this company and at hospitals and other businesses all over the state of california. it reduces the energy consumption by 50% to 70%. just so you know what that means, in most buildings, 40% of...
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it was founded by southern california edison, the california lighting technology center at uc-davis, and the labor-management cooperation committee. that is management and labor working together. it is an interesting concept. i hope we see more of it. it quickly expanded to include pacific gas and electric, san diego gas and electric, the san francisco municipal utility district, community colleges, and 14 different lighting control manufacturers, and many other supporters. that includes the california energy commission and the department of labour. it is a great partnership. it has been particularly great to have a co-chaire from california edison who has been a great partner leading the effort. doug. [applause] i would like to give you a few details about the california against lighting controls sales training program. it is a really exciting program. we are thrilled to be here. you have heard some things about it from some great sources of information already. it is hard to follow those terrific acts. i will give you a few more details. we will be training and recruiting salespeop
it was founded by southern california edison, the california lighting technology center at uc-davis, and the labor-management cooperation committee. that is management and labor working together. it is an interesting concept. i hope we see more of it. it quickly expanded to include pacific gas and electric, san diego gas and electric, the san francisco municipal utility district, community colleges, and 14 different lighting control manufacturers, and many other supporters. that includes the...
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and in northern california, this is a special meaning. we have contributed to build this great state. and i think that one more important element is an extremely complex relationship that makes it so happy, is the by cultural family that we support. for that reason, this is a special occasion for me to be here. and to celebrate with all the friends of mexico. we will continue working with the elected officials with a different representative because we believe that we are part of this the first community. and we can continue contributing with hard work, for the future and the next generation. and i held that the next 100 years -- we will be celebrating the same. thank you very much. [applause] >> we should have won with each consul general. we should have an individual picture. >> and where is the camera? >> you got here for the picture. [speaking spanish] >> thank you very much. >>
and in northern california, this is a special meaning. we have contributed to build this great state. and i think that one more important element is an extremely complex relationship that makes it so happy, is the by cultural family that we support. for that reason, this is a special occasion for me to be here. and to celebrate with all the friends of mexico. we will continue working with the elected officials with a different representative because we believe that we are part of this the first...
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it helps that we are pretty much the only show in california right now. supervisor maxwell: thank you. we will open for public comment at this time. i only have one card at the moment, francisco. >> supervisors, you know i also attend the san francisco public utilities commission meetings, wrote and i was waiting to hear about a section of the area that were shown on the note where there is going to be tunneling, and this is something new. there is also how it impacts the economy of this area. you do not ask any questions about the, you know? as far as i know, $4.20 billion expended toward this project, she mentioned $4.60 billion. that is a lot of money. in the $2.40 billion is our money, san francisco. you do not ask any questions. it is billions of dollars but are expended for this project, and we have had this conversation before. how many jobs are given to us? no, this may not be the real topic of jobs, but it is linked to the project. no, when the board of supervisors said they were not going to give all of the money, they were going to wait for the
it helps that we are pretty much the only show in california right now. supervisor maxwell: thank you. we will open for public comment at this time. i only have one card at the moment, francisco. >> supervisors, you know i also attend the san francisco public utilities commission meetings, wrote and i was waiting to hear about a section of the area that were shown on the note where there is going to be tunneling, and this is something new. there is also how it impacts the economy of this...
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in supporting the work of the california emerging technology fund, which is setting a goal statewide of an 80% broadband internet access rate for all californians by 2015 and embraces a goal of the broadband internet access rate of 90% by that same date with a focus on connecting seniors and low- income households throughout our communities. the resolution also requests that the department of technology report back on strategic actions that are planned to help remove barriers to the deployment and adoption of broadband. the final item i have is a motion that directs the clerk of the board of supervisors to propose a process for the nomination and selection of a successor mayor. obviously, with last week's election, the city charter states that when there is a vacancy that occurs in that office, the significant responsibility of determining the success rests on us here at the board of supervisors. at the request of the clerk of the board, introducing a motion that was drafted by our outside counsel to direct the clerk to propose a process by which we select an interim nature. the goal
in supporting the work of the california emerging technology fund, which is setting a goal statewide of an 80% broadband internet access rate for all californians by 2015 and embraces a goal of the broadband internet access rate of 90% by that same date with a focus on connecting seniors and low- income households throughout our communities. the resolution also requests that the department of technology report back on strategic actions that are planned to help remove barriers to the deployment...
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my permanent address is number 13 meadow lane, fairfax, california. i'm representing the ager family who have resided on bernal hill since 1909. my grandfather built the home there. as a kid i played on bernal hill in the 40s and 50s. i'm very familiar with the area. the city and county of san francisco has the opportunity this evening to correct inequity and a wrong that has been perpetrated on the people of bernal hill since the late '50s and early '60s. just because those antennas were put up prior to the california environmental quality act going into effect is no reason to exempt them today. the applicant wants to bifurcate this project. the planning commission erred. i urge you to grant the appeal, to reject the project and uphold the neighborhood. this is a vital interest to us all. i first hiked there in the 40s. i hiked there today and please correct this inequity. thank you very much. >> my name is charles kalish. i live on bernal hill. i didn't know anything about this. i came here for a different purpose. i'd like to ask you to make sure t
my permanent address is number 13 meadow lane, fairfax, california. i'm representing the ager family who have resided on bernal hill since 1909. my grandfather built the home there. as a kid i played on bernal hill in the 40s and 50s. i'm very familiar with the area. the city and county of san francisco has the opportunity this evening to correct inequity and a wrong that has been perpetrated on the people of bernal hill since the late '50s and early '60s. just because those antennas were put...
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i sit on the california state association of counties, and it was kind of a battle. what will be the impact of passage of 22 on health and human service programs that go to the counties? supervisor mar: the $1 billion that was booked from the fuel tax is vulnerable, is likely gone as a resource to the general fund. now i have been meeting on baffle of the coalition i lead over the last three days trying to come up with an approach to take to the lendl slache that re-- to the legislature that protects a vast majority of the $1 billion and protecting the fund i have been talking about. prop 26, the key thing it does there, at the state level it does two key things. the first one, it does away with a tool the legislature has had for years where if they want to make an adjustment in taxation, particularly it has been helpful in federal tax conformity. you can combine a tax increase with an equal amount of tax reductions. this past year there has been the ongoing potential for an oil searches tax on california home oil companies,off set by minor reduction ns a host of oth
i sit on the california state association of counties, and it was kind of a battle. what will be the impact of passage of 22 on health and human service programs that go to the counties? supervisor mar: the $1 billion that was booked from the fuel tax is vulnerable, is likely gone as a resource to the general fund. now i have been meeting on baffle of the coalition i lead over the last three days trying to come up with an approach to take to the lendl slache that re-- to the legislature that...
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the first port in california, one of only and fall in the world, to have structural power for cruise ships. a few other achievements to mention. i would be remiss in not congratulating the san francisco giants for their victory against the phillies. the port played host to a successful national league championship series. now millions of viewers will be focused on the port and the ball park, which is the only park in the world that has two ferry terminals. we're offering hearty congratulations to our good tenants, the giants. we hope that they really mess with texas. that starts tomorrow. the sentences to maritime park association celebrated the 60th celebration of the jubilee fundraiser. the association is really an unsung treasurer of san francisco, as far as i am concerned. thrilled to be here professionally, the museum of fasciation is a very special place. the dinner was a very festive affair. in spite of the weather and the world series playoff games being played at the same time. monique one and maritime heritage award. introduced by tim lazarists. monique was honored on behal
the first port in california, one of only and fall in the world, to have structural power for cruise ships. a few other achievements to mention. i would be remiss in not congratulating the san francisco giants for their victory against the phillies. the port played host to a successful national league championship series. now millions of viewers will be focused on the port and the ball park, which is the only park in the world that has two ferry terminals. we're offering hearty congratulations...
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because we sell a portion of the water to california walker, we are always making sure we are selling a small amount of taxable commercial paper to make sure we provide regulation. we are really on track, and i think there are additional savings for rate-payers. >> thank you so much. >questions or comments devlin -- or comments? >> they have to buy everything or nothing. bring the checkbook. i would also like to acknowledge mark. he is the debt manager who does the heavy lifting. if i could have the public manager rise, too. >> thank you very much barry and -- very much. >> team effort. we really appreciate it. is there a motion? >> i think we have reached the circumstances were the documents way more than i do, and i need to go on a diet, so i guess that is a commendation. >> all those in favor? >> aye. >> where are we? >> we will now move into closed session. the first item will be if there is any public comment on closed session. >> any public comment on closed session? hearing none, we will move to a closed session. >> i will move. >> is there a second? >> if you would give me a m
because we sell a portion of the water to california walker, we are always making sure we are selling a small amount of taxable commercial paper to make sure we provide regulation. we are really on track, and i think there are additional savings for rate-payers. >> thank you so much. >questions or comments devlin -- or comments? >> they have to buy everything or nothing. bring the checkbook. i would also like to acknowledge mark. he is the debt manager who does the heavy lifting....
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he spent two years with the first mitigation bank in california. greg? >> good afternoon, president vietor. commissioners. i would like to introduce you to the water system improvement program habitat restoration approach. its purpose, scope, and current status. we adopted an approach that provides high-quality habitats for endangered species such as the one featured in this slide. it includes over 1,600 acres of property. the core purpose is to satisfy legal obligations arising from ceqa which specify the components of the restoration including where and how much habitat. the program restoratiion approach benefit the environment by reducing construction impact , and adopting larger solutions. it is supported by the resource agencies, and the team works closely with the wsip teams to craft proposals for the wsip projects. approximately 16 projects have natural and packs, -- impacts, so including all of the region's, including the california tiger salamander here. peninsula projects here. and the blue butterfly. this diagram illustrates how projects are c
he spent two years with the first mitigation bank in california. greg? >> good afternoon, president vietor. commissioners. i would like to introduce you to the water system improvement program habitat restoration approach. its purpose, scope, and current status. we adopted an approach that provides high-quality habitats for endangered species such as the one featured in this slide. it includes over 1,600 acres of property. the core purpose is to satisfy legal obligations arising from ceqa...
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as the department of environment has indicated, they received a $13 million original grant from the california public utilities commission. over the years they have come to the board of supervisors requesting five prior releases which have totaled $12,140,000, leaving a balance. the request before you is to $ 308,709. this is for the environmental justice program. on january 15th they issued the r.f.p., and they received 10 proposals. the names of the nonprofits that responded are listed on table three, page five-4 of our report. based on the evaluation criteria that the department of environment entered into and oral interviews, they are recommending the award of grant for four of these nonprofits for a total of $164,503, which includes urban sprouts for $46,000, literacy for environmental justice native plant nursey for $25,000, 740. southeast access food grooble, and the brett hart elementary school parent teachers association for $50,000. the attachment on page 5-8 of our report explains the purpose of each grant, and in addition the department is asking for the administrative and staffing
as the department of environment has indicated, they received a $13 million original grant from the california public utilities commission. over the years they have come to the board of supervisors requesting five prior releases which have totaled $12,140,000, leaving a balance. the request before you is to $ 308,709. this is for the environmental justice program. on january 15th they issued the r.f.p., and they received 10 proposals. the names of the nonprofits that responded are listed on...
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california and e-mail have often been first when it comes to the environment. this is another one of those great firsts for the united states. this is the first time in the history of the united states that we will be cold ironing. i always thought that was when my shirts came out briefly, but it actually refers to plugging in the shore power and allowing the power from hetch hetchy to fuel this rather than duty diesel bunker fuel -- of dirty diesel bunker fuel. the dirtiest grade of oil used by these ships. you have to feed it to be able to get it to burn, and now, they will be able to go for one of the dirtiest fuels' to cleaner fuel. they had some great numbers. the 30-year lifetime of this device, we will save 81 tons of particular matter, that fine matter that causes asthma and respiratory disease. about 100 tons of co2, and the resulting greenhouse gas emissions. the mayor is getting us on target to meeting those goals, and finally, to emissions from nitrous oxide, reducing about 2,200 tons, so this is a great success for the environment. on behalf of the
california and e-mail have often been first when it comes to the environment. this is another one of those great firsts for the united states. this is the first time in the history of the united states that we will be cold ironing. i always thought that was when my shirts came out briefly, but it actually refers to plugging in the shore power and allowing the power from hetch hetchy to fuel this rather than duty diesel bunker fuel -- of dirty diesel bunker fuel. the dirtiest grade of oil used...
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will be no impact on construction of the reconstructed california line. the other thing you heard from one of the previous comment is is the sacramento st. loading issues are huge, and the department as a physician and the eir position is that is ancient history -- the department's position and the eir position. there needs to be a really good analysis because the sacramento st. loathing also serves the hotels uses as well as the residences. thank you. >> good afternoon, commissioners. my name is pamela duffy. the reason i'm so late in turning in my heart is because i do not ordinarily speak at a certification hearing. i figured this is the city's eir, but there has been such a panoply of commentary that relates to the actual substance of the project that i thought i might take a moment and try to characterize this in a little more leveling sort of way. i think there has been considerable confusion in the testimony so far between the advocates -- adequacy of the document and whether or not people think the project itself is meritorious. the document is ex
will be no impact on construction of the reconstructed california line. the other thing you heard from one of the previous comment is is the sacramento st. loading issues are huge, and the department as a physician and the eir position is that is ancient history -- the department's position and the eir position. there needs to be a really good analysis because the sacramento st. loathing also serves the hotels uses as well as the residences. thank you. >> good afternoon, commissioners. my...
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california history street. california history here you come. time to go and fix it some. and now you're gonna fix up the oroville pratt house, and it's going to look great now. as you know, i can hardly wait. fix it, open up that house gate. and you're gonna make it great. fix up the california pratt orville house now. >> thank you. supervisor avalos: thank you very much. please come forward. >> we are the owners of 1818 california. i wanted to thanks you for considering this. thank you to supervisorality's office -- alioto-pier's office for bringing this far. the monthly maintenance is not the situation. it is the $250,000-plus that we would have to get a loan for. we thought we couldoff set that with the property tax, and it would make sense for us financally. i don't know the our applicants, if they did retrofitting or had to come up with so much money
california history street. california history here you come. time to go and fix it some. and now you're gonna fix up the oroville pratt house, and it's going to look great now. as you know, i can hardly wait. fix it, open up that house gate. and you're gonna make it great. fix up the california pratt orville house now. >> thank you. supervisor avalos: thank you very much. please come forward. >> we are the owners of 1818 california. i wanted to thanks you for considering this. thank...
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i am the cfo at university of california hastings college of law. we are a public institution. i am here to speak to the benefits and fell use that student housing brings to communities -- benefits and values that student housing brings to communities at large. hastings is located at the nexus of the civic center and the tenderloin district, an area that has its share of charges. one of those is the relative absence of activity in the evening hours, particularly in this portion of the neighborhood. i would look at other areas of the neighborhood where there is more dynamic activity. you look at golden gate at night and it is a different scene. student housing brings activity. student housing brings young people who both study hard and play hard, who support local businesses, who bring vibrancy to communities. they volunteer like hell. they engage in social activism, political activism, and they are low-impact residents. the typically do not bring automobiles. they support a public transit. the support small, ethnic restaurants, small businesses. -- they support small, ethnic re
i am the cfo at university of california hastings college of law. we are a public institution. i am here to speak to the benefits and fell use that student housing brings to communities -- benefits and values that student housing brings to communities at large. hastings is located at the nexus of the civic center and the tenderloin district, an area that has its share of charges. one of those is the relative absence of activity in the evening hours, particularly in this portion of the...
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the california league of cities road a brief asking the california supreme court here to please review this case to deal with the uncertainty that was created. the reference the fact that it was risky and unclear whether a development agreement in the context of this case would be effective in handling these kinds of situations and they specifically mentioned this development as something that has uncertainty. i think that there is a lot riskier. this might not be with the city of certainly with the people that live there now. thank you. >> thank you >> good evening. i promise not to talk about baseball. i am here on behalf of st. stephen's perish. this is located at 473 eucalyptus. this is the largest community that is contiguous to parker said. about three years ago when we learned of the plans to expand, we decided that we were going to form a committee to review this. we are fortunate in that we have land use attorneys and a gentle man who is a lead environmental assessor. we have small builders and developers. we have a fairly well versed community that has had several meetings se
the california league of cities road a brief asking the california supreme court here to please review this case to deal with the uncertainty that was created. the reference the fact that it was risky and unclear whether a development agreement in the context of this case would be effective in handling these kinds of situations and they specifically mentioned this development as something that has uncertainty. i think that there is a lot riskier. this might not be with the city of certainly...
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, -- throughout california, a teasing familiarity, establishing harmony between our communities. the selection this year it is really a good selection. it is perverse, comes from more than 18 countries. it has a bit of everything for everyone. -- it is diverse, comes from more than 18 countries. there are shorts, and from us, comedies, you name it. this year, the film festival takes place in the castro. there is a comedy film from nigeria that is pretty hilarious. you can get to know arabs threw their laughing as well. [speaking in foreign language] >> when you come to see all the diversity, nationality, ethnic, skin color, dialect, anything that you can think of, that world is very rich in diversity. we are trying to represent that diversity so people can see the different parts of the arab world. [speaking in arabic] >> people should participate in the festival because of the benefits they can get. first, the educational benefit of learning about the stories of the arab world. diverse stories. people in the united states sometimes think of the arab world as a lump sum. what is
, -- throughout california, a teasing familiarity, establishing harmony between our communities. the selection this year it is really a good selection. it is perverse, comes from more than 18 countries. it has a bit of everything for everyone. -- it is diverse, comes from more than 18 countries. there are shorts, and from us, comedies, you name it. this year, the film festival takes place in the castro. there is a comedy film from nigeria that is pretty hilarious. you can get to know arabs...
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they ride a cable car. >> california line starts in the financial district. people are coming down knobbhill. the cable car picks people up. takes them to work. >> there still is no other device to conquer these hills better than a cable car. nobody wanted to live up here because you had to climb up here. with the invention of the cable car, these hills became accessible. he watched horses be dragged to death. cable cars were invent in san francisco to solve the problem with it's unique, vertically challenged terrain. we are still using cars a century old >> the old cable car is the most unique thing, it's still going. it was a good design by then and is still now. if we don't do something now. it's going to be worse later. >> the cable cars are built the same as they were in the late 1800's. we use a modern machinery. we haven't changed a thing. it's just how we get there. >> it's a time consuming job. we go for the quality rather than the production. we take pride in our work and it shows in the end product. >> the california line is mostly locals. the comm
they ride a cable car. >> california line starts in the financial district. people are coming down knobbhill. the cable car picks people up. takes them to work. >> there still is no other device to conquer these hills better than a cable car. nobody wanted to live up here because you had to climb up here. with the invention of the cable car, these hills became accessible. he watched horses be dragged to death. cable cars were invent in san francisco to solve the problem with it's...
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the california political forma -- aligned this document is a very interactive way. i know in the draft, a number of those items are required by the california state law. others are required by the city charter as well as the board rules. i have zero perspective on what the process should be. that is a discussion that we have to have. if the board chooses to go as closely as we have, i think the challenge is that we have a process by which we can selected board president. we also have a process by which we have the rules committee. right now, the city charter is silent on how we would select the interim mayor. this is really met to set up the conversation for us. i asked outside counsel to let us know which aspects of that process, from the various governing authorities that take us through the day. that is something that we need to consider in the coming weeks. >> i don't know if you really answered my question which is if our advise from the legal counsel is that under the current rules of order we can effectuate an appointment for the successor mayor, all be this
the california political forma -- aligned this document is a very interactive way. i know in the draft, a number of those items are required by the california state law. others are required by the city charter as well as the board rules. i have zero perspective on what the process should be. that is a discussion that we have to have. if the board chooses to go as closely as we have, i think the challenge is that we have a process by which we can selected board president. we also have a process...
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supervisor mar: but it does sound like california is bucking the trend of the nation? >> yes. supervisor mar: it is interesting. if you look at how the california voters voted for the propositions, where it looked more like the rest of the country. but in terms of the elected efficiency, nowhere near the kind of sweeping wave. in congress there is only the one seat that is still under contest, and that was congressman jim costa. if you think about the so-called blue dogs across the country, a bunch of those were swept away in the wave. >> what about mcnierny. supervisor mar: you are right. on the ballot measures, there are several i could talk about, but the two prominent ones that affect transportation are 22-and 26. i will note that the passage of 25 will have and's yet undetermined positive impact on agencies buildingings. 26 is the measure that allowed the legislature to adopt a budget. i subscribe to this argument, but i'm not trying to push people into adopting my perspective, with the comment penant numbers we are seeing in both caucuses, by the time we get to a budget
supervisor mar: but it does sound like california is bucking the trend of the nation? >> yes. supervisor mar: it is interesting. if you look at how the california voters voted for the propositions, where it looked more like the rest of the country. but in terms of the elected efficiency, nowhere near the kind of sweeping wave. in congress there is only the one seat that is still under contest, and that was congressman jim costa. if you think about the so-called blue dogs across the...
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even to the private talley companies in california. pg&e seems to have a problem with its service customer area. i am wondering what the best practice standard is that we should try to aspire to. >> i agree with you. that is what i meant by referring to the commission's data and what can and should be the standard for most states, and we should try to better that. supervisor mirkarimi: pg&e typically goes to the cpc for its permission to advance rate hike hearings requests so that it can attend to a number of capital improvements, which is par for the course. who, in city and county's jurisdiction of san francisco are we to make sure that what is being requested by the cpuc for rate hike dollars in order to repair, that we monitor that those repairs are actually being done? is it sfpuc, the chief administrative office, the fire department? i want to zero in on the conversation we are having about this rapport with pg&e. in actuality, dollars are being expended, consumer repair dollars are being spent for those repairs. i want to focus
even to the private talley companies in california. pg&e seems to have a problem with its service customer area. i am wondering what the best practice standard is that we should try to aspire to. >> i agree with you. that is what i meant by referring to the commission's data and what can and should be the standard for most states, and we should try to better that. supervisor mirkarimi: pg&e typically goes to the cpc for its permission to advance rate hike hearings requests so that...