by the san francisco entertainment commission. thank you. >> mr. clerk, are there representatives of the applicant present? >> yes, i understand rickey chan is here to represent the applicant. >> [indiscernible] i want to thank you for your time and listening to our proposal at 690 sacramento street. [indiscernible] established in 2017, with a thriving asian restaurant with type 41 license. in 2019 covid reared its ugly head and culmination of deteriorated economy and diminishing workforce or financial struggles began to accumulate. fortunately early last year in 2023, we were given the opportunity to purchase a type 48 license which allow us an extra stream of revenue and hopefully revitalize the benefit. we want to reap the benefit during good economy and support during the bad times too. there are opportunities arising outside of our jurisdiction, we truly love where we are, we respect our neighbors and believe potential is limitless. as a api owned business for the past 7 years, we would like to pioneer the effort and help reb