However, we ran out of time. The dredging window for dredging closes on november 30th and they dredged up until the end, they had very complicated dredging sequence and their dredging contracts were not approved until the end of august so theyre out there and removing sand right up until the end. When we realized we had this extra, about 2400 cubic yards yards of stand that needed to be removed, we applied for a permit and we were denied, theres herring, spawning in the area and dredging is very detrimental to their spawning and habitat during this time of the year, so theres a section of sand there thats left, but we have to come back next year anyway and were already taking steps to try to get an early dredge approval and get our contract in place so they can come in as early as april, take out that sand as well as taking out any additional sand that accumulates between now and then for a longterm. Inger theres another piece to this where floating break water, once the floating break water is installed, that that will relieve some of the treasure from the sand coming in. Is that we have modeling that shows sand transportation patterns. Whenever you do something significant to change the patterns like the installation of the floating break water, you have no idea whats going to happen. And the tide too i guess. Er were hoping the calming in the inner harbor and reduction of surge into the harbor will reduce the amount of sand flowing in. We also have a newly approved mechanism to collect sand which is the sand trap, in this last permitting cycle, we got approval from the Regulatory Committee to dig deep, so next year, we can dig deep and hopefully have a place for all that sand to land, and a renovation project will continue on until its resolved into 2013 dredging, maintenance dredging cycle. Thank you very much. We do have Public Comment, bruce stone. As ms. Hobson mentioned, dredging is a complex subject, but i do understand that dutra took their equipment away during that window and used it for more pressing jobs, so that could have been done by november 30th, so thats a contract management issue so were not thrilled with this extension of more soft cost and the item thats in front of you because we feel a lot of that dredging could have been done during the window, ms. Hobson was not addressing the toxic issue, shes talking about the sand accumulation at the entrance so youre not getting a straight answer about the dredging problem, we have a significant loss in depth from the design of the project for a large number of berths inside the harbor, which means when people start to pick their berth, there is the a berths which are 12 feet deep which is the design of almost all harbors, there are the b quality berths which are the inner west that are 8 foot, its because of the tox toxic soil in there. Now we find out that there are berths that are 3, 4, 5 and 6 feet, not 8 feet, and we want a commitment from rec and Park Department that when the dredging window opens, theyll go back in and do surgical dredging and go in there and pull the rest of that stuff out otherwise when people pick their berth, theyre not going to pick their berths so a large number of constituents that think theyre going to get back into the harbor are going to be faced with shallow berths, this is a huge problem, weve written to the department about it and weve gotten no response, we need to know the money is budgeted for that, its the elephant in the tent there. If you want to talk about all that harbor entrance stuff that she spoke about, thats wonderful, but the problem is inside the harbor, not the harbor entrance. Thank you. Paul . I just would like to quickly add in addition to bruces comments that what i heard mary hobson say is that these renovations will continue and in effect, i understand that ordinance 113112 is where the rent will be increased by 30 once the renovation is declared complete, and its in effect what mary has said is the renovations will continue, i believe that really blocks the park and rec from raising the rent because the renovation is not complete and i think thats an issue that as the commission, you need the discuss and continue because there may be legal implications to that, if youre effectively saying, we delivered a harbor that doesnt mean the design specks, it all looks great, if you try to put boats into those berths, theyre unusable, those berths are rendered impassable for a boat unless youre going out at high tide or going out in low tide, you can only go in or out, youre limited, you can legally charge a 35 increase in rent only when the renovation is complete. I think the other part the commission needs to come clear on and be succinct about is the security issue, right now, i dont believe that there will be adequate fences, gates to prevent Homeless People from walking on the docks and decide to take up residents in whatever boat they choose to live on or steal things from it, its paramount that also be addressed and if its not complete, that there be Firm Commitments and some binding means by which that will be done by a certain date because frankly, were paying a lot of money. This is one of the few park facilities that you have in your general management that is a profit center, the money being taken in under the harbor trust dictates that moneys supposed to stay in there and its supposed to be allocated from there. It is supposed to be cash neutral and in a sense, the city is about to try to gain a lot more income without meeting the minimum bare requirements, the design requirements, i think the Park Commission should look at those issues and respond to a formal way to look into that. Thank you. Is there anyone else who would like to make Public Comment on this item. Seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Commissioners . I think i might ask on behalf of the commission that we do get some kind of response in writing to the commission on the issues that have been raised. The dredging issue and some of the related i think theres some issues that are well above our pay great that probably the City Attorney would have to weigh in on and what our responsibilities are, the contract in terms of the acceleration of rates and the timing of that, but i dont want to get into getting part of those answers right now. I would appreciate it if you could through the general manager provide a report to the commission on it. With that, i dont see any questions of commission. Is there a motion . So moved. Moved and seconded, all those in favor . Aye. Aye. Thank you. Were now on item number 9 which is general Public Comment continued. So, if you did not speak on item number 4 and would like to speak on a general Public Comment, please come forward. My name is jean greki, my background is in law enforcement, both as a police and as a sworn [inaudible] can you hear me . In january of this year, i was hired by the rec and Parks Department as one of six new park officers, i was one of the most experience officers and the only female. Based on hiring requirements, we were to complete the six month probationary period, however, a week before our probation ended, we were told we were going to be extended because of a department error, we bargained for a two month extension, i was able to work all shifts during that time frame, however, a few days before my probation was to end, i was released by the Department Without just cause. I would like to state i have never been released from any position in any capacity. I took great pride in my job and focused on promoting good Public Relations for the department, i took that extra step to assist the park rangers when possible. I believe creating positive relationships is essential to provide all. I was pleased to read in the newspaper recently that theres an effort to professional the park patrol unit, they should serve the community by upholding its mission. I hope the department will adopt written performing standards that will be reflected in a fair and just manner, i trust you as Park Commissioners will support the department and hold them accountable in realizing these efforts to have a professional system. Thank you. Next speaker. Merry christmas, commissioners, members of the public, what a horror show americas become. All you have to do is look in the newspapers, look at our landscape, look at our parks and if youre anything of a human being, you have to realize its a tragic horror show and if you dont realize that, you need to check yourself in the mirror. Do you think were made to live like this . Groveling for rights that we used to have, simple rights . I dont think so. I dont think it takes any kind of person to realize that theres just some things you dont do, theres some jobs you dont perform, im just wondering if working for rec and park is one of them because at some point, you have to realize that you have an obligation to other people in your community at some level, and at some point, you have to realize that youre not really serving them in any way, that its just a dictatorship and theres nothing they can do to help themselves. That is a very lonely and gazi type situation that characterizes recreation and Park Departments in the bay area right now. Dictatorship, dictatorship, dictatorship. And what made you all of a sudden buy into that when you took an oath for this office and you turned around and did completely the opposite . If i had a summer home in San Francisco and a winter home in hell, id spend all my summers in my winter home. Thank you. Thank you. Is there anyone else who did not speak under item number 4 that would like to speak on item 9, this is a continuation of that item. I cant at this point, could you if you could wait until after this item, please. This is Public Comment, is it . And you made Public Comment on item number 4. Excuse me, maam, i would like to comment thats not the system. Its basically you get 3 minutes to comment under general Public Comment and we heard your general Public Comment and we appreciate it and we heard other Public Comment. There isnt a series of comments on other peoples comments. If you have something that you want you had three minutes under general Public Comment. Thats the subject matter. Im sorry to do that but thats the rules and we have to apply them to everybody equally, if we show any favoritism to all, we have to show it to all and the rule is not proper. Send us something in writing and let us know, thank you. If i may, its on the i did not raise this in the previous point. It doesnt matter, the three minutes are up and if i do it for you, i have to do it for everybody, so i apologize that its an inconvenience to you but you can express anything you like to us in writing and well read it and take it into consideration. Thank you. I object to the inability to stand in support of gene gareki and my fellow members and i regret your decision that its not permitted. Is there anyone else who wants to make Public Comment and did not comment under item 4. Seeing none, general Public Comment is closed. We are on number 10, commissioners matters, commissioners, do you have any matters . Seeing none, is there any Public Comment . Seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Item number 11, new business, agenda setting, seeing none, item 11 , Public Comment is closed. Communications . Seeing none, pub ling comment is closed. Adjournment. Moved and seconded. All those in favor. Aye. The meeting is adjourned. Happy holidays