and this is one that hasted to first with the environmental issues that came before us and the adequacy of the -- i have yet to see a perfect project and i have yet to see a project that ad addresses all of the issues that need to be addressed, especially a project of this complexity or magnitude. let me say that i am very appreciative for all the people that have worked on this issue whether it is the proponents of the project, the project sponsors, staff, or the opponent. everyone who has participated has made this project a better project. i have learned a lot and i think for me, this is probably one of the most difficult decisions i have had to make simply because of the magnitude and complexity

of all of the issues that have been involved. in the end, with something as controversial and difficult, there will be people who will be happy or unhappy with whatever choice you make but i am trying to make the best choice that i can. i am satisfied that even though there are issues that this -- that remain, other amendments have been made. >> the one to make sure that we

don't lose sight of the many benefits that come through with this project. these are unrealized into housing or details. we are looking at 10,000 jobs that are coming from the additional organizations and businesses supported. i want to make sure that we don't lose sight of that in terms of the housing assistance in terms of the community benefits. i think this is a positive

project for san francisco. >> thank you, colleagues. this has been a several year project for you. hats off to what you have been able to accomplish. [applause] we know that there has been many strong feelings on both sides of this issue. this is san francisco. there are many strong opinions on this issue. fortunately, we have democratic institutions with procedures that move us through decisions and that is what we have done.

i don't look at these as the ending. this is really the beginning. >> i want to thank all of you, your amendments, those of you will not be able to. that would be unfortunate but sometimes that happens. i also want to thank all of the city staff to have been in this project for a long time. some have had payments come in and now have three or four kids. some have been married. you have been on this project

for a long time and a want to thank you. i would like to think labor because without you, i don't think you would be here. you coming in and understanding and hopefully you will continue understanding that we all have an obligation to each other. when we start talking about local hiring, you will be there making sure that people who live here, people who live and alice griffith or all over here will be employed. we are continuing to work on

this. this city will truly be won from one hill to the other. thank you. . [applause] >> with that, if we could move to a vote on item 27. >> aye. >>aye. >> aye. >> aye. no. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> no. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> the resolution is adopted.

can we move to items 11 and 13? >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> no. >> aye. >> aye. >> can we now do 12, 13, 14? >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye. >> aye.

>> aye. >> aye. >>no. >> aye. >> aye. >> those items are adopted and the ordinances are passed in the first reading. congratulations.

>> let us take a brief recess

before reconvene.