full the chair yelling at the umpire. he had a passion for the game like nobody else and immediately had my son on his lap watching the game together. he was a true friend, a legend, and someone that we will truly miss. i ask that we adjourn today's meeting in his behalf. >> thank you very much, madame clerk. i have two in memoriams. sonya pierre, an active rights -- a human rights activist in the dominican republic who died of an apparent hard attack at a young age of 48. the human rights community and around the world is devastated

by her loss. she was the executive director, a human rights organization based on the dominican republic. she had ties to the bay area since 1988 -- the 1998 winner of leadership partnered with the international human rights law clinic at uc-berkeley school of law to initiate international litigation against the dominican government for discriminatory practices of the nine children of ancestry the right to dominican nationality. the international human rights clinic one landmark ruling from the inter-american court of human rights recognizing the right of dominican born citizens, children of haitian ancestry to education.

she did this despite threats and harassment. she was born and raised among her 11 hot siblings by her mother in a dirt floor barrack in the dominican migrant worker camps. she was 13 when she was first arrested and threatened for deportation for leading her fellow residents in the march for cutters rights. she walked several miles a day to attend the nearest school and eventually studied social work in cuba. she founded the group with a group of feminists. she is survived by her five children and will be profoundly embarrassed by her activists around the world. in recognition of her dedication, courage, and commitment, she received in the human rights award in 2006 and the international women of

courage award from the u.s. department in 2010. i think it is important to recognize the passing of this very important human rights activists. the last is more personal in nature for many of us here in san francisco, and it is with great sadness that i do in memoriam for a man many of us knew, respected, and love. michael goldstein, that passed away this last friday. it is hard to imagine san francisco without his presence. michael was a longtime lgbt rights activist. if you look at michael's personal story of how he came to

san francisco, it is a story that is very common within the community. he was an openly gay man, by virtue of being openly gay, was not accepted by his family had left new mexico, coming to san francisco, a place where he can be who he was. it is perhaps because of that that michael of the san francisco. for some many years, he dedicated his life for making the city and county a better place. those of us that have been involved on some of the issues for rights, rights of women, people of color, workers' rights, you can't imagine an issue of social justice where michael was not also active. michael of the city and county of san francisco and through the

years serve the city in many different capacities. he was a member of the campus task force created by then a supervisor and was selected by the rules committee to serve in that capacity. and in that capacity, advocated for the rights of medical cannabis patients. he always recognized that it was a human rights issue. michael was also very involved in the community and served as president of the democratic club. he distinguished himself in organizing not only the lgbt community, but he understood the importance of working with women groups, working with other groups representing the various averse communities in san

francisco. michael was someone who believed in good government and spent many hours and dedicated a lot of time working on issues involving the city college of san francisco. i think that through his advocacy, and he saved a lot of money to the city college of san francisco. he was elected many times to the central committee and in that capacity, serve the city and county for many years working with clubs from all over the city and county of san francisco. i think the assembly member and his face look posting summarize how many of us feel. words cannot express the loss that we feel for michael's passing. it is today, for me, very sad to

introduce this, but i also want to celebrate michael's life and his many accomplishments. i know that i am not alone in recognizing the many contributions he made to this city that he loved. i want to thank the many members of his board of supervisors who since he has been ill, took the time to visit him, i know that meant a great deal to him, and so i would ask him that on behalf of the entire board that we adjourn the meeting in memory of michael goldstein. >> without objection. >> thank you, supervisor campos. supervisor mar: i will try to be brief. the saturday after thanksgiving,

i was pleased to participate in the number of members that was between things giving and the black friday and december monday. it was an effort from president obama to local and small business leaders and designating small business saturday on november 26. it was a great experience to be at north beach and in my district participating with a green apple bookstore and a number of other businesses. i want to thank kathleen from the small business commission and regina from the office of small business for their efforts, not just on the saturday after thanksgiving, but to make every day a shop small day. a lot of the reusable bags were given out, and if anybody wants these, the office of small business has them as well to encourage the use of independent

stores throughout the neighborhood, who helped fuel the economy in reinvigorate communities across the city and across the country. he also wanted to let people know that there is a fun party organized by a group that we're calling -- it includes everything from the toy boat cafe giving out free ice cream to a number of the bars and cafes to green apple bucks giving out free beer. and you get reusable code bags as well. other participants include the rocket room and dirty tricks room. and another of -- in number of stores like the clothing store.

come out thursday from 6:00 to 8:00. the wreck and park department has the annual lighting of the beautiful cypress tree that sits in my district in golden gate park, to we ask you to come out from 5:00 to 7:30 for you can have small rides for children, a cookie factory, and a visit from a jolly old guy named sent us. it is free and to hosted by the parks alliance. supervisor elsbernd: an im memoriam -- in memoriam for a 19-year-old, son of two wonderful people. tragic loss, far too young.

big loss to the family and the community. in addition are a couple of pieces of legislation, two of which i will mention. a resolution commending any brown for her service to the city and county of san francisco who stepped up as the interim c a l was leaving the city and county of san francisco to our great loss and a few weeks. i had my first experience when she was a deputy city attorney in the property division had to work with real estate 10 years ago. she is a wonderful public servant, a great president of district 7, a neighbor that lives right around the corner for me. i understand she is going to leave the city to go down to her new job.

most importantly, along with each and everyone of you, i'll just start by thanking all of you. we can introduce this legislation with all of you as sponsors. a resolution urging the park commission to renamed the speedway meadow. to all of us, he is the epitome of a true gentleman. someone who is a true san franciscan and someone for whom this city is far better off because of him and all he has done for all of us. obviously, we chose that because of bluegrass. the party he throws for his 200,000 closest friends. it is important that we pick something for those of us that remember the late '80s and early 90s, there is a great fear that

the academy of sciences or going to leave golden gate park. he was a big part of all that was needed to keep those institutions there. branching beyond the park, i spoke to the supervisors about this. each one of you interrupted me and said, what about everything he has done for the school district? it is untold what he has done for all of the children in the unified school district. where that school district was, a lot of people deserve credit for that. i think he was an instrumental piece to that. he is a product of the system, very proud of that. and a lot of the work that he has funded has really led to some tremendous research,

particularly in the aging and memory center there. and the fellows part of the system. and something that i feel party not being aware of, of the great work that he and his daughter and son-in-law have done with the san francisco free clinic, a place where thousands of san franciscans without health care have benefited from tremendous medical care offered free of charge because of his family posing contributions. when i called to talk about this today, he gave me a hard time, telling me this was appropriate for grattan. we learned a little hope that he really epitomizes. we were taught to aspire to be men for others, and there is no

question that he lived his life for himself, and but for others. he also epitomizes the phrase that to whom much is given, much as expected. samantha and that did not revel in his own fortune, but shared his fortune. he repeated often, you give for you live. san francisco is extremely fortunate that he lived in san francisco. renaming speedway matter of in his honor is a nice thing to do as a small token of our appreciation. to each one of you, thank you for sponsoring this resolution along with me. >> in addition to the helm and resolution to do the immemorial , without objection, the chubby the case-- that shall be the

case. >> resolution in recognizing the incredible public service of sure of -- sherisheriff mike hennessy. i think it is important that for the record that we commemorate and celebrate the nearly 32 years of a really well renowned public service that caught this nation's attention as well as international attention because of his vision. his bold leadership, and his ability to advance initiatives that no other county jail system in the state of california or the united states had done.

his accomplishments are much longer than i can really identify here, and but i would like to next week when we will invite him to be here and enjoying the recognition that we in the resolution will held exhibit. that is what i am submitting have the rest with it. >> supervisor kim, you asked to be re-referred? \ > yes, i want to give my thanks to any brown and sheriff hennessy. michael goldstein is someone that i have known and worked with for the last six years. i met him as a board member of

the san francisco people's organization, a group trying to build a coalition among labor and activists. really got to spend a lot of time with him during those years and got to really appreciate his tremendous dedication to the community. michael s. someone that was always there. he showed up to everything. it was strange not to see michael at a community event or in march. this year we have been -- experienced a lot of loss of leadership and activism. it caused me to reflect a lot of what it means to continue leadership and grow leadership as we build and to celebrate the accomplishments that have occurred in the city and how far we have moved in terms of benefiting the communities and

neighborhoods. michael was a large part of that. michael and i did not see eye to eye on everything, he was incredibly and blunt and honest and direct, which i really appreciated. we want to have honest dialogue here, and seeing him last month just as an indication, michael gave me a a little ahead -- i had gotten lost on my way and he gave me flak for being a supervisor and getting lost. he said, i guess it's not your district. he continued to keep me accountable as is the elected representative on the board of supervisors. >> i also want to put in a word

for michael. i worked with him allot over the last 67 years. i met him but i was working in the supervisor daly's office. there were very few events that i did not see michael at. he was always active in so many great causes from trying to defeat arnold schwarzenegger's initiatives that would undercut union power to helping establish the san francisco people's organization. tenant rights he was strong on and we have a little bit of a falling out over the last couple years based on some of the work that did on regulations around tobacco. michael admitted it freely that he had an addiction to tobacco and it was the hardest thing in his life to give it up, and he wasn't going to.

something that caused a little bit of friction between us, but we were able to continue to grow our relationship and a mutually support one another. i was glad to be able to go to his room last week. just to be able to see him in his last few days, it was really important. it was really brought and really big, the president and labor council. and debra walker was there, lots of folks. i feel is a testament to the kind of community that michael built around him, he deserves great recognition for his work and his mark on the city. i am honored to share in the experience. the other item for introduction, my only item for

introduction, a hearing requested that i am hoping we can do before the end of the year on the plight of homeless families in san francisco. we have seen stories about the rise of homelessness, families that are at risk of becoming homeless. it is important that the city has a strong response. we're not seeing it quite yet, but i think we're getting there. it can support families in a lot of ways that are struggling. especially this time of year. it faces a lot of challenges about being together and having time to be with one another, to be sheltered. i hope that we can support cities that are struggling economically.

hopefully this hearing can be scheduled for next week. >> i just wanted to add to the chorus about the passing of michael goldstein. it was more than overwhelming, i think, to see that we were about to lose a friend that was passing on. it was incredibly heartwarming tutsi the communities celebrate michael, and kind of reflect in the room with michael, although i believe he could hear us even though he could not respond. just all the incredible work that he had been part of, it was great to reminisce with him.

i think i was able to kiss him goodbye, it'll be a significant loss, i think, for our base. he had a great politics. even if we disagreed with them, he was a force of nature and very clear about the bottom line, and he never retreated from that position. >> i wanted to add that in being there also, comforting michael that i thought deborah walker did as a tremendous job being there with him for the long-term. the grouping of people around him in the final hours from labor, housing rights, electro

reform, some of the movement's said something about what he gave to the city. i was glad i was able to save my goodbyes. as people pass on, it is an important thing to do, so i was very happy to be there and got some great work he had got over his life. >> if i may, i wanted to at that point about the many people that cared for michael in his last few months. we mentioned deborah walker, and within the lgbt community, you have this concept of the families to choose. oftentimes your own family disowns you and you lose touch and contact with them. that is unfortunately what

happened with michael. but he found the family here in san francisco, there are some many people that are part of the family. >> seeing no other names on the roster, that concludes roll call for introduction. >> i want to faint the members of the public that have been waiting for general public comment. >> of the opportunity for the public to address the board for two minutes on items in the subject matter jurisdiction including items without committee reference and excluding items that have been considered by a board committee. it will be allowed twice the amount of time to testify and if a member of the public would like a document be displayed, please clearly states such.

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