was not impacted in any way. as of right now, the crane has been safely stored away. the next phase will be to operate on the pier that was there and hopefully the rebuilding of the crane itself. the port minced team will be assisting with all of that. an entity of volunteer labor historians will be asking everyone of you to help. on your way out, i think there is a little basket. we would appreciate it if you contributed to this were the venture. anyway, copra crane is finally becoming the landmark it was long hoped to be. next, to discuss a pilot program on smart trash cans in the fisherman s wharf. as you know, 2009, the city passed a law regarding the goals for the conversion of waste. we responded with our own zero waste program. we have come across something called the big valley contractors. a cute name. looks like this, for all of you that have not seen it. we are going to be looking with big belly compactors to do a pilot program in fisherman s wharf where we have th
and contributions to the community, thank you. [applause] commissioners, my name is kathy [unintelligible] of pier 39. i wrote a little something. what can i say about kevin, other than i hold him in the highest regard? he served as the executive director, one of the most honest and dedicated individuals i have ever met. he constantly approach as all manner of obstacles in a calm way, which can be very difficult. over the short time that he spent with us, kevin was able to take us to the next level. he has the wonderful ability to smooth over dissension. whether it is securing the realm of the public, mobile food trucks, or preparing special vents, kevin always has the best interests of our neighborhood and its constituents at heart. i want to personally thank kevin, my colleague and friend, for all of his contributions to fisherman s wharf and the rest of san francisco. i know that you will continue to do great things for the community. thank you, kevin. [applause] good
item #2, the approval of the minutes of the september 27, 2011 meeting. so moved. second. item #3. public comment on executive session. is there a motion? so moved. second. all in favor? aye. council we move that will not disclose anything discussed in closed session. so moved. all in favor? aye. item #six. please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person responsible for the ringing of or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound producing electronic device. please be advised a member of the public has up to three minutes to make art and public comments on each agenda item. item number 7, the executive director s report. thank you so much with a great turnout today. i have a number of things, happy and sad, on the agenda today. first, i want to start
and contributions to the community, thank you. [applause] commissioners, my name is kathy [unintelligible] of pier 39. i wrote a little something. what can i say about kevin, other than i hold him in the highest regard? he served as the executive director, one of the most honest and dedicated individuals i have ever met. he constantly approach as all manner of obstacles in a calm way, which can be very difficult. over the short time that he spent with us, kevin was able to take us to the next level. he has the wonderful ability to smooth over dissension. whether it is securing the realm of the public, mobile food trucks, or preparing special vents, kevin always has the best interests of our neighborhood and its constituents at heart. i want to personally thank kevin, my colleague and friend, for all of his contributions to fisherman s wharf and the rest of san francisco. i know that you will continue to do great things for the community. thank you, kevin. [applause] good
we move that will not disclose anything discussed in closed session. so moved. all in favor? aye. item #six. please be advised that the ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person responsible for the ringing of or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound producing electronic device. please be advised a member of the public has up to three minutes to make art and public comments on each agenda item. item number 7, the executive director s report. thank you so much with a great turnout today. i have a number of things, happy and sad, on the agenda today. first, i want to start out with terrific news about the port copra crane project. we have long had a goal of saving and refurbishing the copra crane. it is located between the third street bridge and the 280 extension. for those of you tha