People have been given permission to go. To put up a fence doesnt feel good. Given permission by outside parties who have indicated this is a fun trail to go use. As soon as i heard this i directed my staff, find any place that there is access going on that shouldnt be in our watershed. I want to hear about it right now because we are stewards of that watershed. If we can find them, we will engage in a process. I think coming from the point of view that our job is to protect the watershed and provide reasonable access and i think we can do that. Thats why i brought up that connector trail that is probably the best solution in this case on a larger scale. And is there a sign on the gate that says that there will be a meeting to discuss the connector trail and receive input . Not yet. Well, it seems like that should happen right away. That seems like the minimum amount of effort that we can put in and i think theres additional steps to be able to respond to this question of people who for decades have been accessing these trails and theyve been doing it because there hasnt been a sign telling them not to, whether its our fault or not. You want to say a few words . Manager of the bureau of environmental management. Id like to clarify something. I think there are two ideas here and two thoughts that we have to consider. One is this project which is very important to the whole water enterprise as well as the wastewater enterprise. The mitigated negative declaration examined all of the potential impacts that this project could have and the impacts are in the declaration. We have the Environmental Review officer signed off on it. The mitigation measures are there for the butterflies and for all other possible you know, the wood rat and i forget what another one is but deb can provide it. Everything is covered in the mitigated negative declaration. Closing of the gate is a wider watershed matter. It is not part of this project. Yes, we need to protect the watershed. Yes, we provide access to the watershed. But all of that is a watershed matter that should be discussed within watershed planning, watershed management, and so on and so forth, but not within this important project. This had nothing to do with it. Its not covered. If you look and read which im sure you have the mitigated negative declaration, there is no mention of closing a gate. So its not part of this decision that is in front of you. I would just urge you, because of the importance of the project, to adopt the mitigation, the declaration and to also im getting very emotional because i feel very strongly about it irina, the issue i think we understand or at least we convey that the project initiated the assessment of the habitat. Correct. And we didnt realize that the habitat had been impacted. So watershed management made a decision to cut off access because it was having an impact. That is what the understanding is. So separate from the project. Did the project identify what the mitigations would be if the project moved forward, not how to manage the watershed. Commissioner moran. Commissioner moran i take your point and thats helpful. If the gate closure and that trail issue is, in fact, separate from the project, if those steps are not part of mitigation impacts, first of all, its appropriate and i would feel very comfortable proceeding with the project and taking our actions to do that. For the second issue, it is i think clearly the way we went about doing this was unfortunate. I am sympathetic to protecting the watershed. There are an awful lot of impacts that come with human contact. That said, i would hate for this to get tied up in a large and complicated project. I would think that the connector has a bunch of different issues like increased access through access through the cahill ridge trail. It goes along the ridge. That has some sensitivity to it. This would seem to be amenable to a more limited resolution, and i would just encourage, first of all, for staff to talk to the folks who have appeared here today and others and to be open to a solution that deals with really the completion of existing trails that already go up almost to the top of Montara Mountain. Those trails exist and the impacts have existed for a long time. And to be open to a fairly limited solution that gives access to Higher Ground and looking to the other side of the mountain. If that cant happen, then that cant happen. I think we should be open to that and not just say that this will have to be resolved as part of a much larger and more complicated project. I have a question for either the chair or general counsel. So if we took action on the neg dec and moved that forward, which sounds like it makes sense in general just to protect the watershed and to move the project forward, do we need like a secondary motion that just says that there will be work done to make sure that the public has a process to get access to what theyve traditionally had to get up there without dealing with the environment. I dont know if thats legally possible or if thats a movement because im with commissioner moran in that this is something that i think we as puc people are as stewards are should be moving on despite some of the impacts to the local residents. I too would like to decouple these issues, if possible, and really i dont know, i dont think we can take action on the second one because this action is specific to the radar installation Infrastructure Project and the watershed access piece seems like a separate issue that has then ended up because they are connected but separate issues. So i would say that if this project wouldnt if it wouldnt go forward, we still would block access because of what we found. So i think thats why we should sit down with the folks and talk about a solution. But again the project when they assess the situation and identify the impact to the habitat, the mitigation identified how you mitigate that project. So the project they identify how to do that, but the access to the trail is something that we need to work with separately. So youre also saying even if we didnt approve the radar project, access would still be blocked. Exactly. So they are two separate issues. When you said decouple the issues, im used to meetings where we have to make notice for any actions we take here. Im getting used to that. I agree, these are separate. However, i also think that the folks who are on the trail and using the trail are assets. Once we communicate to them and they understand, im sure they want to protect the watershed just as much as we do. They can come up and help us understanding this is what we have to do. We also want to do this. So we Work Together coming up with something, but theyre assets and theyre valuable and their input is valuable. Im glad that they came so they can help with their expertise and the years theyve done they may have other ideas about how to get to places. I think that could be very useful and helpful to us. So what i would do is i would direct steve to meet with the folks forthwith and report at the next meeting on what Position Solutions that we can make happen and some preliminary timelines of that. But again we talked to Research Agencies lg and identified the impact. I dont think we need to talk about that yet. I think its important for them to know what our bottom line is and how we can reach their bottom line and come up with something together because we have a responsibility and we cant at this point do much about that, but we can work other things out. There are more eyes on the trail to work things out. I think that could be important. If i might, with that understanding and commitment from staff, i would move the it item. Ill second. A motion to approve with that condition of a staff report no. Okay. Thats direction to staff as we would normally do. This is just approve the project has been presented to us. Through the chair if we could put Something Like that in the minutes that you are suggesting is possible, i would not be opposed to that. I think we would like to as a commission direct Steve Ritchie through the general manager to engage with the community that use this space and clearly have a deep connection to the Montara Mountain to figure out and understand what the access issues are and to try and really respond to what their concerns are as much as possible. I think we should do a lot more putting a sign up there as soon as possible saying these conversations are underway. I dont know if its external affairs thats going to take on looking at all the maps that are pointing people up there, if theres going to be a fence. I think its incumbent on us as an agency to be good stewards and say we are stewarding our watershed and we want to engage you in that process, while understanding that you would like access and have those conversations. If you can bring a summary of that back and begin those conversations in the next month and reach out to the community, i think this commission would really appreciate understanding that. I would put one qualifier on that. We have a broader community. So one of our big stakeholders is the california native plant society. Theyve been asking about the project as well because of things theyve been seeing. And were all seeing more and more on social media. Social media has taken a large role in this. We will meet with these groups, but it will be a broader conversation. That will be great. Thats good. So theres a motion and a second just for this specific project to approve the radar installation project, whatever its called. Is there any Public Comment on the motion . Weve already taken any other final commissioner comments . Hearing none, all in favour . Aye. Opposed. Motion carried. Ill report at the next Commission Meeting about the meeting. Okay. Great. Thank you. Next item. Clerk item 10 approve the revised water supply assessment for the proposed potrero power station project. Revised water supply assessment. Is there a motion . Would you like to hear an update on this . Yeah, i do. You want to hear an update, okay. Again, Steve Ritchie assistant general manager for water. This is a water supply assessment for a proposed project similar to the other water supply assessments. The commission has recently approved. This one actually was part of the first bunch that we had talked about in the meeting and at the following meetings. For reasons this project had been reworked so the project had some modifications that needed to be built in. So this is simply another water supply assessment that is virtually the same as the last ten water supply assessments the commission saw in the last two or three meetings. So the analysis thats included the same as the others. The explanation of the recommendation, thats all the same . Yes. As we had agreed to before . Yes. Okay. President caen comments . Any Public Comment on this item . Is there a motion to approve . Moved. Second . All in favour . Aye. Opposed . Motion carries. Thank you very much. Well now move into closed session and donna will read the closed session items prior to any Public Comment before we go into closed session. Clerk item 13. Existing litigation abuon mayen versus city and county of San Francisco, et al. Item 14, existing litted gas station, federal insurance co cct enterprise versus city and county of San Francisco, unlitigated claim, the mint collection hoa versus city county of San Francisco. 17 the Roman Catholic archbishop of San Francisco et al. Versus city of county of San Francisco. 18 is Pacific Gas Electric orthopedic surgeoning. Item 19 is city and county of frisk versus Pacific Gas Electric company. No. 20 is the city and county of San Francisco versus pacific okay. We are now back in open session. Item items 13 through 17 were settled and there was recommendations to settle those and move those forward to the board. Is there a motion on whether to disclose the discussions that we had during closed session. Move not to disclose. Second. All in favour . Opposed . Any other new business, commissioners . I would like to have a discussion of policy on how we go forth with talking to the public about issues that we do. I mean, if its consistent with our Community Benefits package or whatever, but we need to have a policy on how we go forward with the public, especially in lieu of what happened today. If theres not a policy, then we need to go through one. Could we on our september agenda have a what our current policies are, what we do. All of us were taken aback with what happened with the mount mountain. Just to make sure we can avoid these situations in the future. Im sure they will happen. Any other new business . Hearing none, meeting is adjourned. I came to the San Francisco Public Utilities commission as a San Francisco fellow. As a sf fellow i was in Financial Planning where i had the joy of working for a me. Part of the Financial Planning that sets rates. Amy is just incredibly kind. One of the most generous and goodhearted people i have ever met. Having her assume pe as as supes very helpful. This was my first job out of college. Amy supported me every step of the way. I felt like i can do this. I have a staff i manage. We have a complement that joins us once a year to help us. They give them the chance to learn financial matters. Amy would it is for an hour or hour and a half going through these complicated financial things with you, patient. I find my strength in sitting down and walking through the project, how can i help you . They appreciate that. It means that you are giving time to them. I hope or interns will be the new leaders. Amy made should be we were well trained. She gave me mangoes. I went home and ate them. The next day i said i like these. Two days later there was a crate, 3 36 manning 36 mangoes. She embodies Public Service in everything she does and the way she does her work. It was great having her as a supervisor. She is not in it forehead lines or awards. That is making me glad she is getting an award. The huge ilty, dedication and integrity and wisdom she brought, that is Public Service. My name is amy. I retired earlier this year. Before that i was the rates administrator. Good morning. Welcome to Life Learning Academy. My name is craig miller. I am a founder and the chief operating officer at the school. We are so thrilled to have everybody here today to celebrate this milestone event for the school, to provide a home for the kids who need us the most. Terry and i and the entire Life Learning Community could not be more grateful to all of you for everything youve done. Id like to thank the sponsors for todays event. Bear with me, it is a very healthy list. The Northern California carpenters regional council, ey, lows, jamel and tom perkins, linkedin, Russell Reynolds first bank, Community Vision and capital consulting, rubicon, kayhill construction, and oliver and company. I also want to recognize a few donors who have made the dorm possible. Tipping point. Valerie powder, the zeler box foundation, the louis r. Laura foundation and linkedin. This group, along with the city, and sfusd exemplify a Publicprivate Partnership model that has come together to meet the needs of young people in San Francisco. We are honored to have mayor breed with us here today and to have mayor Willie Browns daughter, susan brown, here with us as well. Without question, it is because of the support of mayor breed and mayor brown that we are standing here today about to open this beautiful dormitory for kids. [ applause ]. Its pretty cool. I would like to begin our program by introducing susan brown, who is going to comment on her fathers longterm commitment to Life Learning Academy. Susan. [ applause ]. Thank you very much, craig, for that very warm introduction. Im susan brown and my father is willie brown, former mayor of San Francisco. He was unhappy because he could not be here today, but he asked me to see what i could possibly say. So im here to give you a few words. So our family is extremely proud and extremely happy and extremely excited for these dormitories. In 1998 when my father was mayor, he formed a partnership. And because of that partnership, Life Learning Academy exists. What began with that partnership would culminate into what you see here today Life Learning Academy, an organization which not only provides excellent Educational Excellence and experience for students but has acted as a catalyst for change for so many people who have walked through the doors. Hundreds of lives have been positively impacted by through their programs over the years. And the dormitories today is a goal that they set, which is basically their Mission Statement at Life Learning Academy. So it is my great honor to introduce to you today the principal of Life Learning Academy dr. Terry delane. [ applause ]. Okay. Some people out there who really know me know that i dont need a microphone, but im going to do what im told to do today. Number two, i left my notes at home. So what im going to have to do is just go from what i know. I have been here from day one for 20 years i have witnessed kids come through these doors and in this school and commit to change and commit to nonviolence. I am really lucky because i am somebody that has never forgotten where i come from. When i was 16 years old what stands out in my mind as a runaway and heroin addicted, i was with a boyfriend who was really violent. One night he beat me up, threw me out of the apartment we were in, in the middle of the night. What stands out for me is i was sitting on the Street Corner crying and alone and trying to figure out who to call. Everyone needs to have somebody to call. Not too long after that i got a chance a Second Chance at my life and i went to delancy street foundation, where my life was saved. I met mimi and i learned about community and i learned about fami family. And it has been my mission because i know that i owe for the rest of my life to right whats wrong for our kids. And especially those that dont have a safe place to live. [ applause ]. This building which you will all see is not a dorm. Its a home. What it represents is love and support where these students that live here will be able to thrive and grow and have the best of what they deserve. To build a circle of support of which you all are now a part of. When we go through this dorm, you will see how covered we are. We have the willie brown memorial mayor willie brown memorial family room. We have mayor london breeds beautiful baskets that she sent to us yesterday for every kid thats going to be living in there. We have mayor ed lees legacy in our Memorial Garden named after him. We cant be better covered than that. [ applause ]. I am managing not to break into sobs because this is such an amazing day and i am thrilled because it is now our mission to make this a model so that other schools know what is possible when you can no longer go home each night knowing that you have kids that you love every day that dont have safety, not okay. And can nobody tell you what cant be done. Now im tired of yelling at you all. Its not your fault. Sorry, craig is used to that. He said, no, thats not you yelling. Thats you talking. So i have here with me a young woman named lynnie. I call her lynnie and ive known her since she was 16. She knows what its like not to have a safe place to live and she found herself a family. And then after being in a few high schools, she came to Life Learning Academy and thrived. I want her just to tell you a little bit about herself and she came here from long beach to be with us. She is family for ever family. Our life learning family has been going on for 20 and our kids never forget us. So id like to introduce lynn ward. [ applause ]. Good morning and thank you so much for having me. My name is lynn ward and im a proud alumni of Life Learning Academy. I was raised in a Housing Project by my grandmother. Im the youngest of five sisters born to parents struggling with addiction and mental illness. I found comfort in books early on and excelled academically. I earned scholarships. I was always seemingly good on the surface, but my life home was very chaotic. The environment was making it hard to succeed and my neighborhood was filled with the enticing entrapments of the street lifestyle. This all came to a head in my junior year in high school where i was incarcerated for a robbery with a group of girls. This was a culmination of a longtime struggle for me on two diverging paths the school or the streets. I had a choice to make and it grappled internally with this decision. I had a hard time believing in myself and could not see that there was a life different than the one i was born into. So there i was facing serious charges, kicked out of high school. I needed a change in my life and my best friends dad asked if i was ready and to make a phone call. That phone call was to terry, the principal of Life Learning Academy. I interviewed with her, and during my conversation i realized my life was not a game, that turning my life around was important to her, to the school, and that i had a community that was willing to support me. I knew this because terry told me herself that she would be on me like white on rice. Those were literally her words, and she was. So was my college councilor, the vice principal. I knew the schools number and terrys cellphone number by heart because if i missed school or was late, they were calling me and asking me where i was at. A kid like me, thats what i needed. I needed caring and constant adults who noticed when i missed class, provided me with the resources to earn money and the environment to self reflect. I needed real conversations about the struggles i faced and opportunities for future success. I graduated this past june from Cal State University long beach with a masters degree in political science. [ cheering and applause ]. I am a senior employee with a Small Business in long beach, having been with the company for four years. Im a mentor. I volunteer. I like to travel. I like yoga. I live a positive life. Without Life Learning Academy, i would not be where im at today. Sorry. Life Learning Academy helps give you the Building Blocks to build my life to Something Better than i thought i could be. Because of the impact on me, i was invited to speak about Life Learning Academy at a conference this past october in San Francisco. Mayor breed gave the keynote address at the conference and i was fortunate enough to meet her. She took time to talk to me. She offered me an unpaid internship upon graduation. Like me, mayor breed was raised by her grandmother and the Housing Projects of San Francisco and was able to fight her way out through the support of her community and educational opportunities. I admire her because shes charted a path for herself, rising above the obstacles to become the first africanamerican woman mayor of San Francisco. [ applause ]. She never forgets where she comes from, where we come from, and continues to advocate for more equitable society, especially for youth, evidenced by, among other things, her ongoing support for l. L. A. That is why i am so honored to introduce her today. Ladies and gentlemen, mayor london breed. [ cheering and applause ]. Mayor breed thank you so much. Thank you so much. It really is an honor to be here and let me just say thank you to lynn. We are so proud of you and this is what this school represents. I got to tell you, when i was growing up, we didnt have Life Learning Academy. In fact, the very same kind of circumstances that lynn experienced was the same kind of circumstances that i experienced. The reason why i was raised by my grandmother had a lot to do with challenges with my family. And unfortunately, it didnt end up so well for my brother, whos still incarcerated, and my sister who i lost to a drug overdose. So im one of six siblings who was really fortunate to have supportive people in my life. Thats why the work that i do is so important to support young people, because i know the difference that it can make. So when i worked here at the Treasure Island Development Authority many, many years ago some of you probably didnt know that i remember the day that mimi silver came to the Treasure Island Development Authority, building 1, and someone said, well, mimi is downstairs and they called upstairs. Theyre like mimi silver, send her up right away. People lost it because of the fact she was there because they knew how hard she worked for the community. She along with others were really putting together under the leadership of the former mayor willie brown this incredible Life Learning Academy and i had the pleasure of working on the lease to get this thing done. Im really proud of the work that i did. I made the mistake of attending the first graduation 20 years ago. For those of you who go to this graduation, you make sure you have your tissue because i was i think i was sitting next to mike delane, terrys husband, and i was boohookiing the whole time. These people couldnt believe they made it through. I remember the story of one of the young men who said he wasnt going to school that day when the delancy van showed up to pick him up. And the guy who was driving said ill be right here waiting until you get into the van. They would not take no for an answer. They were on those kids like white on rice. They were not going to let one of those kids fail. So thats why today is so incredible. Its long overdue. Its long overdue to have a place for kids who may not have the best environment at home, where we know the challenges of sometimes living in poverty can take you in the wrong direction. Where we have seen too many of our kids cycle in and out of the criminal justice system, when we know they have so much indecreed potential to do Amazing Things. Providing a safe place for them to be, a safe place to call home and be amongst one another and a supportive environment where they are part of a real family, because delancy street is a loving family, they provide love and good food and hugs. Terry hugs everybody. That is what you need to grow and to thrive. Theyve been doing it for 20 ye years. Over the years i worked with young people at the africanamerican culture complex and as soon as i had a child that was in and out one of the schools like, ive had kids who sadly went to almost every high school sometimes in San Francisco. The person i would call and ask, can you please take my baby because he needs structure, he needs support, terry without hesitation always tried to make a way for any kid at the Life Learning Academy because she knew if she got her hooks on them they were going to graduate and they were going to go on and succeed in life. Now shes probably going to move into this dormitory because this is going to be an incredible place so that we can make sure that despite the circumstances that some of our young people are facing in their home environment, they have a home right here at the delancy street Life Learning Academy. This is one of the most and im not crying. My allergies are killing me. But this is one of the most Amazing Things that we can do. This example that were setting today by opening up this dormitory will be a model for other schools throughout the country. This is how we make sure that our kids succeed. This is how we make sure that despite the obstacles theyre facing, that we provide that wraparound support which includes a place that is safe, that is secure, and provides the love and the support that they need to succeed. In San Francisco we know we have some major challenges with homelessness. When im walking the streets in the tenderloin in particular, i see a lot of folks who i grew up with who fell through the cracks. And i cant help but think if we as a city can do better by all of our young people, we will prevent that from happening to them in the first place. Part of the investments that we have been making to End Youth Homelessness in San Francisco, including the rising up campaign, has led to although the homeless point in time count has gone up for the city as a whole, for Youth Homelessness weve seen that decrease by 10 . We need to get that to 0. Because we have an obligation. I believe as folks who have been fortunate to succeed in whatever capacity, it doesnt matter if youre rich or poor or what have you, we all can give time and of ourselves to invest in young people to make sure that they grow and they thrive. Thats what im committed to, not only with the rising up campaign, but with the opportunities for all programs where we will make sure that every High School Student in this city has access, lynn, to a paid internship if they desire. So today is an incredible day of celebration. We have waited so long for this, and i cant thank all of you enough, especially the people who have contributed to making this possible. Yes, the city was able to provide some support and we should provide support and i will continue to make sure that we make investments to support this incredible institution. But the people who really contributed and continue to support the Life Learning Academy and making this dormitory a reality for our kids, thank you so much. This is absolutely amazing. Its really an honor to be your mayor and really great to see projects like this happen because this is going to save and change lives for future generations here in our great city. Thank you all so much for being here today. [ applause ]. Okay. So, i mean, mayor breed said she the city put in some, but the truth of the matter is without mayor london breed we wouldnt be standing here. The city came to our what we asked for, the city gave us. The belief in us and the support from mayor breed, the vision and leadership from mayor willie brown is why were standing here right now. So again, i want to really thank them and thank susan so much for coming. She took pictures of Willie Browns beautiful plaque when youll see as we do tours of the dorm. Now, what were going to do first is take some pictures well, were going to take some pictures up here for a few minutes. Im going to have my kids come up. You can mingle around and have a bite to eat. Our chef derrek is amazing. We eat like this every day. Food is so important to us. Then well come back and have tours of the dorm. Thank you all so much. [ applause ] [ ] i lived in the Mission Neighborhood for seven years and before that the excel see your district. 20 years a resident of the city and county of San Francisco. I am the executive director of a local art space nonprofit that showcases work that relate to the Latino Community and i have been in this building for seven years and some of my neighbors have been here 30 year. We were notified from the landlord he was going to sell the building. When we realized it was happening it was no longer a thought for the landlord and i sort of had a moment of panic. I heard about the Small Sites Program through my work with the Mission Economic agency and at met with folks from the mayors Housing Program because they wanted to utilize the program. We are dealing with families with different needs and capacities. Conversations were had early in the morning because that is the only time that all the tenants were in the building and finally when we realized that meda did have the resources to buy the building we went on a Letter Writing Campaign to the landlord and said to him we understand you want to sell your building, we understand what you are asking for and you are entitled to it, its your land, but please work with us. What i love about ber nell height it represents the diversity that made me fall in love with San Francisco. We have a lot of mom and pop shops and you can get all your resources within walking distance. My favorite air area of my homes my little small patio where i can start my morning and have my coffee an is a sweet spot for me and i valencia has been a constantly evolving roadway. The first bike lanes were striped in 1999, and today is the major north and south bike route from the Mission Neighborhood extending from market to mission street. It is difficult to navigate lindsay on a daily basis, and more specifically, during the morning and evening commute hours. From 2012 to 2016, there were 260 collisions on valencia and 46 of those were between vehicles and bikes. The mayor shows great leadership and she knew of the long history of collisions and the real necessity for safety improvements on the streets, so she actually directed m. T. A. To put a pilot of protected bike lanes from market to 15th on valencia street within four months time. [ ] valencia is one of the most used north south bike routes in San Francisco. It has over 2100 cyclists on an average weekday. We promote bicycles for everyday transportation of the coalition. Valencia is our mission fits our mission perfectly. Our members fall 20 years ago to get the first bike lane stripes. Whether you are going there for restaurants, nightlife, you know , people are commuting up and down every single day. I have been biking down the valencia street corridor for about a decade. During that time, i have seen the emergence of ridesharing companies. We have people on bikes, we have people on bike share, scooters, we have people delivering food and we have uber taking folks to concerts at night. One of the main goals of the project was to improve the overall safety of the corridor, will also looking for opportunities to upgrade the bikeway. The most common collision that happens on valencia is actually due to double parking in the bike lane, specifically during, which is where a driver opens the door unexpectedly. We kept all the passengers the passenger levels out, which is the white crib that we see, we double the amount of commercial curbs that you see out here. Most people arent actually perking on valencia, they just need to get dropped off or pick something up. Half of the commercial loading zones are actually after 6 00 p. M. , so could be used for fiveminute loading later into the evening to provide more opportunities or passenger and commercial loading. The five minute loading zone may help in this situation, but they are not along the corridor where we need them to be. One of the most unique aspects of the valencia pilot is on the block between 14th street. We worked with a pretty big mix of people on valencia. On this lot, there are a few schools. All these different groups had concerns about the safety of students crossing the protected bikeway whether they are being dropped off or picked up in the morning or afternoon. To address those concerns, we installed concrete loading islands with railings railings that channel channeled a designated crossing plane. We had a lot of conversations around how do you load and unload kids in the mornings and the afternoons . I do like the visibility of some of the design, the safety aspects of the boarding pilot for the school. We have painted continental crosswalks, as well as a yield piece which indicates a cyclist to give the rightofway so they can cross the roadway. This is probably one of the most unique features. During the planning phase, the m. T. A. Came out with three alternatives for the long term project. One is parking protected, which we see with the pilot, they also imagined a valencia street where we have two bike lanes next to one another against one side of the street. A twoway bikeway. The third option is a Center Running twoway bikeway, c. Would have the two bike lanes running down the center with protection on either side. Earlier, there werent any enter lane designs in San Francisco, but i think it will be a great opportunity for San Francisco to take the lead on that do so the innovative and different, something that doesnt exist already. With all three concepts for valencias longterm improvement , theres a number of tradeoffs ranging from parking, or what needs to be done at the intersection for signal infrastructure. When he think about extending this pilot or this still this design, theres a lot of different design challenges, as well as challenges when it comes to doing outreach and making sure that you are reaching out to everyone in the community. The pilot is great. It is a nobrainer. It is also a teaser for us. Once a pilot ends, we have thrown back into the chaos of valencia street. What were trying to do is incremental improvement along the corridor door. The Pilot Project is one of our first major improvements. We will do an initial valuation in the spring just to get a glimpse of what is happening out here on the roadway, and to make any adjustments to the pilot as needed. This fall, we will do a more robust evaluation. By spring of 2020, we will have recommendations about longterm improvements. I appreciate the pilot and how quickly it went in and was built, especially with the Community Workshops associated with it, i really appreciated that opportunity to give input. We want to see valencia become a really welcoming and comfortable neighborhood street for everyone, all ages and abilities. Theres a lot of benefits to protected bike lanes on valencia , it is not just for cyclists. We will see way more people biking, more people walking, we are just going to create a really friendly neighborhood street. [ ] ladies and gentlemen, were going to order the sfmta board of directors. Please call the. [roll call] you have a quorum. Item three, announcement of prohibition sound producing devices during the meeting. The bringing of sound producing Electronic Devices are prohibited at the meeting. Any person responsible for one going off may be asked to leave the room. Also, directors, please be advised we do have an overflow room for todays meeting. Due to fire codes, if youre sitting or standing in the aisles, you must step outside, and fanned a find a chair
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