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Deputy Director of Finance Bruce Robertson presented the proposal and walked commissioners through a package of recommended reductions that Public Works developed to meet a mayoral instruction for a 15 percent general-fund reduction. Robertson said the $406 million figure reflects operating and capital items the department will present to the mayor and that the mayor's office and Board of Supervisors will consider changes during the next phase of the budget process.

Robertson summarized the department's plan to meet the $13.8 million general-fund cut. Key elements include a $4.7 million reduction to the Pit Stop (public restroom) program that will involve targeted closures and hour reductions; a roughly $2.1 million cut through reduced temporary salaries (street cleaning and related temporary staff); more than $5 million in overhead and administrative reductions across many line items (software licenses, training, contractual services and other adjustments); $1.2 million in grant-funded program reductions (including sidewalk power-wash and enhanced street-sweeping grants); and smaller technical adjustments and a modest overtime reduction.

Robertson described the trade-offs: Public Works\u0000data-driven analysis identified times and locations to scale back Pit Stop hours with the least impact, but the department expects localized increases in service requests where closures occur. \"There will be some closures, there will be some reductions in hours,\" Robertson said, and the department has prepared performance data to support targeted decisions. He emphasized contingency planning with community benefit districts, nonprofits and existing partners to mitigate visible impacts.

Robertson presented a five-year financial forecast that shows operating expenditures outpacing revenues and projected larger gaps in coming years unless revenues increase or policy changes are made. He told the commission the mayor's office had also issued a citywide hiring freeze and a temporary pause on new contracts or programs, and that department requests for exceptions will be reviewed monthly by the mayor's budget staff.

Commissioners expressed concern and support. Several urged the department to press the mayor's office and the Board of Supervisors for flexibility and to consider citywide approaches to reduce downstream impacts. Commissioner Gerald Turner suggested proactive outreach and advance \"thank yous\" to staff and residents who will be affected, and several commissioners recommended that Public Works and the communications team prepare updates and community-facing explanations of impacts. Public Works communications staff said they will respond to media requests and noted the department will provide factual information during the budget process but said a proactive public campaign tied to unfinalized budget cuts was premature during the mayoral review phase.

The commission approved the department's submission to the mayor; Robertson and Director Carla Short said the proposal will continue through mayoral review and the Board of Supervisors hearings and could change before final adoption.

Votes at a glance: Commission approved submission of proposed San Francisco Public Works FY 2025-26 budget of $406,000,000 and FY 2026-27 budget of $351,900,000; outcome: approved unanimously.

Next steps: Public Works will submit the proposal to the mayor, monitor mayoral/Board of Supervisors changes, and return with a final budget overview after the mayor signs or forwards the proposal to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Feb 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","San Francisco Public Works submitted proposed FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 operating and capital budgets to the mayor that include measures to meet a 15 percent general fund reduction, trimming pit-stop hours, temporary staffing and administrative overhead; the commission voted unanimously to approve the department\u0000submission to the mayor.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674826,"Public Works awards $6.95 million streetscape contract for Minna and Natoma with artist-designed paving",1766,3611000,5377000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312621-c5d8b9a68397420085c5d9b38c4fb231&start=3611&end=5377","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312621-c5d8b9a68397420085c5d9b38c4fb231/thumbnail_3611000.jpg","/articles/6674826/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Public-Works-awards-695-million-streetscape-contract-for-Minna-and-Natoma-with-artist-designed-paving","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674826-f2eaaf7b64e15c854957bdb0dfa35ca5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775232448&Signature=YFVoroTK~LR0sL-wF-a3hseYb20IQLunJrFq6~MNKfxikFZaeAK1GIgHFAGGSJpcsMDFgPyS~4viNkDGMyNSEcS6~h1K1QgP5tl5eC3JHWZTKhh0A3yN7nGd40SVilkKVN5QSn9EU8fFUv7psm~CV2siNGXmfCB4ZduF3n6gBaTBdgwelW-O3PHmsaXibD2aViqZNvikvBo4yXvQ~lezP5ybodV~d4f4Uc5xXQeFJQXdZRvt~wX-isDvq4-08-J~HGcghneNdUPMyPcgzCDUeTMsEVGKV4SJ1XfkmkEOL8VFImJ4b1K4xJYz1kqhPUV-Aa-P6XpWuUlcx9QVz49dpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Public Works Commission on Feb. 13 unanimously approved a $6,946,382 construction contract with Baumann Landscaping Construction to build the Minna and Natoma Streetscape Project, a multi-block pedestrian and beautification package that runs from Third to Second Street (Minna) and from SFMOMA to Second Street (Natoma).

The project, managed by Public Works\u0000Streetscape Group project manager Arun Bhatia, includes ADA-compliant curb extensions, new crosswalks and signal upgrades, sewer and drainage improvements, roadway resurfacing, decorative asphalt and artist-designed sidewalk furniture. District stakeholders cited include the SF Arts Commission, SFMTA, SFMOMA, Yerba Buena and East Cut community benefit districts.

Public Works emphasized the project\u0000design includes unique art treatments: five different local artists were selected to design block-by-block decorative asphalt and street furniture. Statements read into the record described the art concepts: Barbara Stauffacher Solomon\u0000(decorative asphalt motif), Mel Vera Cruz\u0000(Banig design honoring Filipino weaving), Musee Cisse\u0000(multicolored houses and a call for housing equity), Masako Miki\u0000(benches inspired by shapeshifters in Japanese folklore) and Jesse Schlessinger\u0000(Redwood-inspired seating, using salvaged wood where possible).

Bids were rebid after an initial round produced no responsive bid within the engineer's tolerance. The second advertisement drew three bidders; Baumann submitted the low responsive bid, which Public Works said was 16 percent below the engineer's estimate and saved the city roughly $1.5 million compared with the initial round. Project manager Bhatia told commissioners the rebid reduced misunderstandings in the bid documents related to the artist elements and lowered overall prices.

Commissioners asked about long-term maintenance of the decorative asphalt and furniture. Bhatia said the materials and manufacturers were selected for maintainability and durability and that the Yerba Buena Community Benefit District will take primary responsibility for maintenance across most of the project footprint; a small area will be maintained by the East Cut CBD. Public Works said maintenance is covered under an MOU with the CBDs and that the city retains coordination responsibility and the artist/manufacturer relationships for repair.

The contract sets a 600-calendar-day construction duration. The commission voted to award the contract; the resolution and contract details will be posted to the commission website.

Votes at a glance: Contract award to Baumann Landscaping Construction for $6,946,382; construction duration 600 calendar days; outcome: approved unanimously.

Next steps: Public Works will begin construction planning and coordinate with stakeholders for construction sequencing and artist coordination; commissioners requested updates during construction.","The commission unanimously awarded a $6.95 million contract to Baumann Landscaping Construction for the Minna and Natoma Streetscape Project, which includes decorative asphalt panels and artist-designed street furniture tailored by five local artists and a maintenance arrangement with Yerba Buena CBD.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6674831,"Public Works awards $9.63 million engineering contract for SFPUC Millbrae lab and yard project",2432,1374000,3806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2312621-c5d8b9a68397420085c5d9b38c4fb231&start=1374&end=3806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2312621-c5d8b9a68397420085c5d9b38c4fb231/thumbnail_1374000.jpg","/articles/6674831/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Public-Works-awards-963-million-engineering-contract-for-SFPUC-Millbrae-lab-and-yard-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6674831-efe6adc0dc5a78cf53a1afce6355890b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775232448&Signature=Rg28CrDCk8GuDk7Nwp~jCPFIRvuI58IHIeWz-GfcfPtXmP1FleyI4crTUPggk4QDHsLdelvZsio-vS8xsSnj9aqhfko~A6-ztTyAGb~6xk3WLPDscklQp7SQj8eVf~Gd~h3s4dKsKfu6VDMIDnpZ5OgaPMai5LeA2~zbFeEccAemUAOLISWTut5ckHAOu8cZhdIrQbEjvfRJFXbZaUnX~GdPRkjpJk8ebkusVOlDqr0oFXi4mh0-VQiKClAR3wOYbPezZWlVB1-aSQ5Cl15S5G~Tl~ZV~~S0YAHi-4Vdik8xcQNdw49OhxNM-RjyJI5ROMV0GDKqhq85Nh10eoDTIg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Public Works Commission on Feb. 13 unanimously approved a $9,630,607 contract with Arup US Incorporated to provide integrated engineering services for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission\u0000(SFPUC) Millbrae Campus Improvements Project, a multi-phase program to build a new mass-timber laboratory and administration building, renovate an existing administration building and upgrade campus infrastructure.

The award covers engineering work for the new 66,000-square-foot mass-timber laboratory and administration building and specialty consultants sitewide. The contract term is 2,920 calendar days (about eight years) with a city option to extend up to 3,650 days (10 years). Paul DeFreitas, project lead for Public Works, said the contract will support Public Works\u0000as the architect of record while SFPUC manages environmental clearance and construction contracting.

The contract supports a larger, multi-phase project that Public Works estimates will cost about $428 million. DeFreitas said the team expects to begin hard construction in October 2026, with phased completion targeted in 2031. He told commissioners the work includes seismic upgrades, new PG&E power infrastructure, full electrification and electric-vehicle fleet charging, and on-site power generation including photovoltaic arrays and energy storage.

Commissioners pressed project staff on cost drivers. Commissioner Paul Wolford asked why the construction cost per square foot appeared high; DeFreitas replied the building is being designed to an \"essential facility\" standard with hospital-level seismic resiliency, extensive mechanical systems for labs, and substantial on-site power and backup systems. \"We are looking to generate about 1 megawatt of photovoltaic power,\" DeFreitas said, adding that those systems and battery storage add to constructed cost.

Commissioners also questioned a planned wellness pavilion on the secure campus. DeFreitas said the client (SFPUC) requested the amenity; he noted the campus is secure because of the pipeline that serves San Francisco's water supply, and said the wellness pavilion would be for employees only. Public Works Director Carla Short noted the department operates a modest gym at its operations yards and said such amenities can benefit operational staff who work extended shifts.

Public Works described the team structure: SFPUC will be project manager and hold the CMGC construction contract (Clark Construction was named as the CMGC); Public Works will be architect of record and coordinate consultants. DeFreitas said Arup and its subconsultants will bring technical specialties and meet the city's Local Business Enterprise (LBE) participation requirements, which were set at 20 percent for this contract.

The commission voted to award the contract; the resolution and contract documents will be posted to the commission website.

Votes at a glance: Contract award to Arup US Incorporated for integrated engineering services; contract amount $9,630,607; term 2,920 days (extendable to 3,650); outcome: approved unanimously.

Next steps: Public Works will continue schematic design through June 2025, coordinate SFPUC-led environmental review (targeted to complete in October 2026) and begin overlapping detailed design and preconstruction with the CMGC in advance of the construction start.","The San Francisco Public Works Commission voted unanimously to award an integrated engineering contract to Arup US Inc. to support design of a new mass-timber water-quality laboratory, administration building and site-wide specialty engineering for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission\u0000Millbrae campus improvements project.","actionData","errors"]

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Public Works submits $406 million operating, $351.9 million follow-up budget proposal; commissioners approve submittal amid planned cuts

Public Works awards $6.95 million streetscape contract for Minna and Natoma with artist-designed paving

Public Works awards $9.63 million engineering contract for SFPUC Millbrae lab and yard project