Weeks ago. On the morning of giant opening day and what seemed like just minutes the park was full of people, exploring this corner of the waterfront. By all accounts, they liked it. We have a great lawn overlooking the bay. We have something that the neighborhoods of north beach and south beach do not have, a beach. [laughter] there is a gathering grove, a storm water garden, food trucks, and willie mccuvy returned perched gracefully on the shoreline of the china basin channel or some refer to it mccovey cove. Joining us today is the daughter, allison. Today is about expressing our appreciation and gratitude to all who made this possible. This park did not happen overnight. We started planning for this day more then 15 years ago. It has been a long journey since our very first workshop at the port. Throughout, it has been a very collaborative process, with active participation from virtually all possible stakeholders. Before continuing with the program, i wanted to acknowledge someone
Our journey began last august, and many of you were actually here that day, when the ikea city store opened for the public. And then in january, we welcomed industerous or flexible coworking space on the 5th floor. Today we are here, this is our next big milestone to celebrate opening of the hall. This incredible space really showcase the hard work, the dedication, the commitment from so many of you, and i want to take this special moment to thank each and every one of you who have been supporting, helping, contributing, driving, sometimes even pushing this through and making this day happen become possible. As we stand here today, i am really excited for the future, and what the future holds for us and im really looking forward working with together with you to make this hall concept be successful here in our Meeting Place and in San Francisco. Lets make today the beginning of something truly remarkable. Thank you. [applause] the city of San Francisco has been a great partner to us th
In tiles and part of the park. More later, but not today. We removed the construction fencing surrounding the park just a few weeks ago. On the morning of giant opening day and what seemed like just minutes the park was full of people, exploring this corner of the waterfront. By all accounts, they liked it. We have a great lawn overlooking the bay. We have something that the neighborhoods of north beach and south beach do not have, a beach. [laughter] there is a gathering grove, a storm water garden, food trucks, and willie mccuvy returned perched gracefully on the shoreline of the china basin channel or some refer to it mccovey cove. Joining us today is the daughter, allison. Today is about expressing our appreciation and gratitude to all who made this possible. This park did not happen overnight. We started planning for this day more then 15 years ago. It has been a long journey since our very first workshop at the port. Throughout, it has been a very collaborative process, with acti
I pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of america. And to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Please be advised of the use of cell phones, pagers and similar Electronic Devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the chairman ordered the removal from the meeting room of any person responsible for the ringing of or use of ale cell phone, pager or other similar soundproducing electronic device. Please be advised that a member of the public has up to three minutes to make pertinent Public Comments on each agenda item unless the Commission Adopts a shorter period on any item. There any Public Comments on items not listed on the agenda . I dont have any cards so if you have anything to say, please hit the mic. Seeing none, Public Comment is closed. Madame secretary . Item 9a, executive directors report. Good afternoon, members of the commission. Members of the public and port staff, im el
And advocacy groups all throughout the city. Especially Affordable Housing advocates and park advocates. We have had a long journey together and i feel really good about it. Not only the relationship with the port, but the relationship with the community has produced a promise that im proud of. Weve worked hard with the sister agencies throughout the city. The Mayors Office of housing, the m. T. A. , planning department, p. U. C. , public works, contract monitoring division, city build. Josh arsay is here. Bcdc state lands commission, the department of environment and energy. It really has taken a village to get to this point. Were very grateful with the positive relationship that we have and getting start sod we can transform this part of the waterfront. Im also going to pass it to fran whos really been heading our project on a daytoday basis for many, many years who has spent hundreds of hours working with your staff and staff of the different city agencies. Good afternoon. Under the