2009 2008 Minutes
of the
Presidio Neighborhood Representative Work Group
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, Rm. 421
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Redmond Kernan called the meeting to order at 11:13 a.m..
Present: Cow Hollow Association -David Bancroft; Golden Gate Valley Neighborhood Association -Bob David; Lake Street Residents Association -Bill Shepard; Marina Community Association - Martin Beresford; Marina Cow Hollow Neighbors and Merchants - Patricia Vaughey; Neighborhood Associations for Presidio Planning -Judith Hulka; Pacific Heights Residents Association - Carola Shepard; Planning Association for the Richmond - Redmond Kernan; Presidio Environmental Council - Doug Kern; Sierra Club - Becky Evans
Absent: Jordan Park Improvement Association- Rich Worner; Laurel Heights Improvement Association - Donald Green; Marina Merchants Association - Peter Singh; Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors - Ron Blatman; San Francisco Architectural Heritage Organization - Jack Gold; Sea Cliff Properties Association - Chris Donahoe;
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By motion of Ms. Evans and second by Ms. Hulka, the minutes were approved.
3. CHAIR REPORT
Mr. Kernan stated that he was dissatisfied with the lack of a summary included in the Presidio Trust's draft Finding of Effect (FOE). Mr. Kernan also asked what could be done to get the city involved in the Section 106 process. Kyri McClellan explained that that is still under consideration. She further explained that the draft FOE has been forwarded to the City Attorney's office and the Planning Department.
4. OVERVIEW OF WORK GROUP ISSUES/CONCERNS
Mr. Kernan stated that all potential CAMP sites should be evaluated equally. Mr. Kernan again requested an after action report from the Presidio Trust regarding the parking, traffic, visitation statistics, etc. of the recent Aloha Festival in the Presidio. Mr. Kernan suggested that the work group report should begin with a proposed alternative which the group would support, followed by various technical responses to specific issues and concerns. Ms. Hulka stated that she believes the work group report should highlight the issues upon which the group agrees. Mr. David proposed an extended meeting for next week. Mr. Shepard raised a motion for the work group to send a renewal letter to the trust requesting an extension of time on the public comment period for the SEIS.
5. REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS RE SEIS
a. City Attorney: not present
b. Municipal Transportation Agency: Transit Effectiveness Project expert, Peter Strauss, was present and explained some of the projected changes for transit service into the Presidio. He described MUNI's constrained (short-term) plan, which consists of eliminating the 29-line service into the Presidio and altering the 43-line to serve the Presidio instead. Mr. Strauss views this as an increase in Presidio transit service because the 43 boasts 7 day/week, 20 hour/day service, and a more frequent schedule than the 29. Mr. Strauss also described MUNI's enhanced (long-term) plan, which includes potentially expanding the 30-Stockton trolley coach line into the Presidio as well as a potential increase in PresidiGo service. Mr. Strauss explained that the potential for additional ridership generated by CAMP has not yet been investigated, but that it will be by the end of the month.
c. Mayor's Office of Economic & Workforce Development: Kyri McClellan was present and explained that the city is still considering whether or not it would like to be involved in the formal Section 106 process. She further explained that the draft FOE has been forwarded to the City Attorney's office and the Planning Department.
d. Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services: not present.
e. Planning Department: not present.
f. San Francisco County Transportation Authority: not present.
g. Public Utilities Commission: not present.
h. Public Comment: Ruth Gravanis was present and stated that as long as a large amount of parking is maintained in the trust's plans, visitors will drive. She suggested the trust explore options with less parking in hopes of encouraging widespread transit use.
6. CALENDAR OF REPORTS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
Mr. Kernan stated that City Department representation is not necessary for next week's meeting. All work group members, on the other hand, are strongly encouraged to attend.
7. REPORT ON VISITATION STATISTICS
None
8. WRAP-UP OF ISSUES WORK GROUP MAY CONSIDER AT FUTURE MEETINGS
The work group will hold an extended meeting next Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in room 278. Group members plan to work together to discuss and debate the draft of their final report.
9. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:13 p.m.
