Each of us functions independently. Were not aware of frankly were busy and not paying attention to what the other ones are doing. Other than at operations and policy and governance level so daytoday operations are left to the individuals. And one more question. Why are you on the Arts Commission to begin with . You have been on it since when . 2009. 2009. Its something that i am i found myself to be extremely passionate about. I really feel that the quality of design in the projects of civic buildings really needs to be brought to the highest level possible. These buildings are the public face as institutions for the city, and i think its very important that the city as great as San Francisco that we have truly excellent design so its an opportunity for me to contribute my thoughts and critique and work with the projected teams that come before us to try to make sure that we are providing the city with the best level of design possible. Who. Appointed you to the commission . I was app
Typically at the Arts Commission for a recusal the commissioner steps out of the room completely so theyre not present during the discussion. Does another architect stand in for an architect that recuses themselves . No. Does that put the Arts Commission at a disadvantage because of the recusal of that architect . Well, i think part of the reason why we have five is that should a recusal is necessary we have sufficient judgment there, but yes. And in terms of the sfo project what role if any would you have in that . Again because of the situation i would have recuse myself at the commission and within our firm i would have no involvement at all. Is that under normal circumstances but simply because youre on the Arts Commission . Its actually because of normality circumstances. There are three of us actually four of us responsible for the Design Projects at the firm. We divide the work up among ourselves and each of us functions independently. Were not aware of frankly were busy and not
Is there a term on the commission . I believe its two year terms. Your answer to the questions sort of highlights the concerns about the conflict because when plans for som come before the Arts Commission for review even though you may recuse yourself the other four members know thats your company and you know you dont like to pick on your friends, and thats really what the problem is is that perception. It may be the other four can be totally independent and disregard whether relationship they have with you, but to the public particularly somebody who is skeptical of the way in which projects are parceled out and done in San Francisco its that perception that i find is whats why we have the need to make sure that everybody on the commission is independent of any possible prejudice or influence that shouldnt be in the process. Anyway any other comments . I just wanted to remind myself and remind the commission when we reviewed this back this same general issue i guess in may with the c
And by contributions to your pbs station by viewers like you. Thank you. The grand jurys decision whether or not to indict the officer that shot Michael Brown is expect in days. If they will choose not to indict the and consequences will have communities on edge. Joining us to civil rights attorney and Community Advocate connie rice, front and center in the nationwide efforts to bring about Police Reform certainly in la and beyond. Connie, always great to be in conversation with you, although, i wish about something else. Ditto. Let me jump right in the time i have. What do you expect is going to happen if this grand jury decides not to indict . Well, the signals right now and im just reading, have no idea, i think that the reason they let the leaks out that they did let out were to try to get people used to the idea that the jury, grand jury is leaning towards not indicting. Because if they believe what officer wilson is saying, then he had a right to shoot him. So they are trying wit
And by contributions to your pbs station by viewers like you. Thank you. The grand jurys decision whether or not to indict the officer that shot Michael Brown is expect in days. If they will choose not to indict the and consequences will have communities on edge. Joining us to civil rights attorney and Community Advocate connie rice, front and center in the nationwide efforts to bring about Police Reform certainly in la and beyond. Connie, always great to be in conversation with you, although, i wish about something else. Ditto. Let me jump right in the time i have. What do you expect is going to happen if this grand jury decides not to indict . Well, the signals right now and im just reading, have no idea, i think that the reason they let the leaks out that they did let out were to try to get people used to the idea that the jury, grand jury is leaning towards not indicting. Because if they believe what officer wilson is saying, then he had a right to shoot him. So they are trying wit