supervisors. and i am just coming to speak to you today in support of the resolution before you. i really appreciate the support you brought to the protest and the sentiment behind occupies in francisco, and the whole movement that is currently taking place in support of economic justice and racial justice here in san francisco and across the country. i hope that when you pass this resolution you do it not just with the spirit -- spirit of supporting first amendment rights, but also taking a stand with 99 percent signed, workers, homeless folks in san francisco, and taking a stand with communities that these police violence every day, in making sure that not just the folks down at the plaza are supported and protected from police violence, but also communities and san francisco, especially in bayview that face police violence all the time, that we

stand with them and support economic and racial justice issues behind us. thing to bring much. i appreciate your support. commissioner avalos: any other members that would like to comment? we will close public comment. supervisor kim. supervisor kim: i want to thank supervisor avalos and his office to make sure we can get this resolution out in a timely manner. i want to appreciate the time you took to do that. and i know there were two amendments that we wanted to introduce. commissioner avalos: if you would like, i could read that into the record. it is essentially a couple of were as clauses. i will read it all of them.

the board of supervisors supports the occupied wall street protest movements and the right to assemble peacefully and enjoy -- free speech in the city of san francisco. that the board of supervisors recognizes free-speech unlimited of assembly should not be limited to daytime or short-term activities. we see the need to have adequate shelter and fire safe energy sources and access to food. we believe that is reasonable. that the board of the supervisors are just the mayor, police department and city agencies to uphold the public assembly and to recognize that the full exercise of such rights required the purchase bids are able to attend to the needs of everyday life and have a space free from harassment. for the result that the board of supervisors urges the mayor to direct the recreation and park department, department of public works, police department, and city agencies as relevant to be flexible and to collaborate with

protesters for the sake sharing a public spaces in which demonstrators can exercise their political rights in the city can addressed legitimate safety concerns while avoiding unnecessary antagonism. for the result that the board of supervisors urges the mayor in order to prevent further harm in conflict to any member of the public, including protesters, and here is another amendment, along in to occupy sf, to direct the police department that there will be no use of force. supervisor kim: thank you. i know several of the supervisors' vote before public comment. i wanted to add a few quick words. first of all, i want to thank the members of occupy sf for working with the city addressing the concerns of the city had. i heard a lot about power

cleaning equipment that was built in the work of the weekend to clean. i think -- also working around a lot of concerns around the kitchen and on how to distribute food. and i want to acknowledge that. i also want to acknowledge i am very hopeful we can find a solution, because i believe the solution does exist. and i think the city is slowly moving towards that. as much as i would like to hope that the presence of myself and other supervisors on wednesday night help prevent the rate, i think whether we would like to would not -- or not have to advise -- acknowledge others for their roles because the city saw taking the concerns of city health meant over what it will look like. and oakland really de demonstrated what that would mean. i think what happened in terms

of public safety in oakland the previous night show that was not worth it, the that was not passed san francisco should take. i think the meetings will be fruitful. i think this resolution is important in terms of the board of supervisors. i am taking a stance of protecting first amendment. it is one of the most valuable rights we have in this country, and we should always do what we can to support that. really quickly, last week i met a dpw worker who retired last february, and he was in one of the homeless centers and did not have a bit for that night. it shows many of the city workers live in the balance that many of us in the 99% are in. there are things he has, but we often live in the balance of being able to make our rent payments every month, and we support our city workers who do this work every day, and when they retire, i'm not sure there will have a roof over their heads. everyone in the city is very

cognizant of that. we need to work towards a solution. a solution exists. i know we can do it, and i am glad everyone is at the table to make that happen. i think one of the public, enters had ventur commenters hae task force. we will be coming out that the next few weeks. thank you again to the co- sponsors and supervisor avalos for bringing this forward. i look forward to voting on this tomorrow. i would like to move this forward with positive recommendation. supervisor avalos: thank you, supervisor kim. i know you were at occupy oakland of the weekend as well. and i want to thank the members of the public for being here. i want to thank you for your comments. we did not hear one, and against

this resolution. i also want to thank you for being part of this movement. for someone who is in a labor organizer, fighting against poverty and economic justice, i am really excited about the consciousness that is being raised across the country in the examples of a here in the bay area and the bravery it takes to stand up for that consciousness as well. as an elected official, i believe i need to he did call. that is what this resolution is about. -- i believe i need to heed the call. i have a member of the whole but i just read into the record, and we will take that without objection. ok pier aga. a motion to move it forward to tomorrow's board meeting. we will do that without objection. madam clerk, the we have any

other items before us? >> no, mr. chairman. supervisor avalos: we are adjourned. [applause]

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persidio national park and near golden gate and running like a scar is this ugly highway. that >> in this fabulously beautiful persidio national park and near golden gate and running like a scar is this ugly highway. that was built in 1936 at the same time as the bridge and at that time the presidio was an

army and they didn't want civilians on their turf. and the road was built high. >> we need access and you have a 70 year-old facility that's inadequate for today's transportation needs. and in addition to that, you have the problem that it wasn't for site extenders. >> the rating for the high viaduct is a higher rating than that collapsed. and it was sapped quite a while before used and it was rusty before installed. >> a state highway through a federal national park connecting an independently managed bridge to city streets.

this is a prescription for complication. >> it became clear unless there was one catalyst organization that took it on as a challenge, it wouldn't happen and we did that and for people to advocate. and the project has a structural rating of 2 out of 100. >> you can see the rusting reinforcing in the concrete when you look at the edges now. the deck has steel reinforcing that's corroded and lost 2/3's of its strength. >> this was accelerated in 1989 when the earthquake hit and cal came in and strengthened but

can't bring to standards. to fix this road will cost more than to replace. and for the last 18 years, we have been working on a design to replace the road way, but to do in a way that makes it appropriate to be in a national park and not army post. >> i would say it's one of the most ugly structure, and it's a barrier between the mar sh and presidio. and this is a place and i brought my dogs and grandchildren and had a picnic lunch and it was memorable to use them when we come here. what would it look like when

the design and development is completed. and we are not sure we want an eight lane highway going through this town. and it's a beautiful area in a national seaport area on the planet. >> the road is going to be so different. it's really a park way, and it's a parkway through the national park. and they make the road disapeer to the national park. >> and the road is about 20 feet lower, normally midday, you go through it in two minutes. looking back from the golden gate bridge to presidio, you are more aware of the park land and less of the roads. and the viaduct will parallel

the existing one and to the south and can be built while the existing one remains in operation. and the two bridges there with open space between them and your views constantly change and not aware of the traffic in the opposite direction and notice the views more. and the lanes of course are a foot wider than they are today. and they will be shoulders and if your car is disabled, you can pull off to the edge. and the next area, the tunnel portal will have a view centered on the palace of fine arts and as you come out, you can see alkatrez island and bay. and the next area is about 1,000 feet long. and when you come into one, you can see through the other end.

it's almost like driving through a building than through a tunnel. and noise from the roadway will be sheltered. and the traffic will be out of view. >> when you come out of the last sort tunnel and as you look forward, you see the golden dome of the palace of fine arts and what more perfect way to come to san francisco through that gateway. >> it will be an amazing transformation. now you read it as one section, the road is a major barrier and then a wonderful strip along the water. all of those things are going to mesh together. >> right now the road really cuts off this area from public access. and with the new road, we will be able to open up the opportunity in a new way.

>> this bunker that we see now is out of access for the general public. we are excited to completely rework this side and to open up the magnificent views. and what we want to do is add to this wonderful amenity and restore this coastal bluff area and respect its military history and the doyle drive project is allowing us to do that recorrection. and this area is not splintered off. >> and we can see how dramatic a change it will be when doyle drive is suppressd and you have a cover that connects the

cemetery to this project. it's historic on the statewide and national basis, but you could rush the project or put thought and time to create something of lasting public benefit. >> we really want this, for everyone to feel like it's a win situation. whether you are a neighbor that lives nearby or a commuter or user of the park. that everyone will experience a much better situation than they currently have. >> the human interest to me is how people could work out so many challenging differences to come to a design that we believe will give us a jewel. landmark of a place. >> i am sure it will have refining effect like embark did. and there were people about that and no one would think of

that today. and when you look at growth and transformation of the embark, the same with doyle. it will be a cherished part of the city and a worthy addition to what is there. >> it will be a safe and beautiful entrance to a spectacular beautiful city. it will be the entry to golden gate that san francisco deserves.