else for the agenda for future meetings? commissioner: this is not really adding to the agenda for future meetings, but i am wondering, inspector monroe, if you would print out a copy of where the community meeting notices are sent in addition to the website. i know that before, the commission's secretariat provided that information, but in light of the comment we got this evening, maybe if we printed out where all we are publicizing and just sort of circulator and so that there are additional ideas, we can add to it and expand on our community outreach. secretary monroe: that would be great. president mazzucco: any item on line items a, b, c, or d?

>> in relation to the occ report, i have one question. i read in the "san jose mercury news" that they have regular complaints on the police department's or from the department at large, complaints against the san as a police department based -- based on force or without force, and i want to know why the occ does not label the number of complaints where the person complained about unnecessary force, versus some other complaint, and i bring it to your attention because as a taxi driver, wearing a taxi clothing, over the past 10 to 12 years, i have had two scuffles with the sfpd, where they used unnecessary force each time. the second one was in january,

where they hogtied me and threw me around like a sack of potatoes when i did not resist. and i would like to know where or how we can get a report from you on the claims of unnecessary force in terms of how many of those were sustained versus how many of those were not and how many we get on an annual basis compared to the center is a police department, what i have the record of right now, as a comparison on the peninsula, because i think it is a big problem in terms of the perception of the sfpd, when an officer uses unnecessary force, particularly in my case, where i am not resisting. i have handcuffs on. there is nothing for me to do, and they are still beating me up, and those are complaints that you get an any metropolitan area, whether it is new york city, boston, or san francisco.

unnecessary force is a big item, and i would like to see it identified on a quarterly basis or on a monthly basis even in terms of how many of those were sustained or not sustained and examples of them. that is what i have. thank you very much. president mcczzu -- mazzucco: any other further comment? seeing no further public comment, public comment is closed. please read line item number four. secretary monroe: number four, the awards committee recommendation. president mazzucco: it was, quite frankly, probably a very unusual day that we gave out some of the gold medals. to tell me a little bit about this process. it is a very interesting

process. the only folks allowed in the room are members of the police commission, staff, inspector monroe was there, and officers to help a civil service rank of captain or above. nobody else can be in the room. at that time, there were presentations about the officers that would be presented with valor. the officers are present. after the presentation, the officers are present for an eight questions which the staff and captain, and they routinely receive questions about how far they were from individuals and the thorough process, and then the officers leave the room. at that time, they pass around a box, a wooden box, and the command staff votes by use of marbles, bold marbles or sober marbles. a black marble for a police commission accommodation, and others, and then they tally the votes, and they need two thirds

of the vote to win. is that correct, inspector monroe? it is an extremely high standard, and these gold medals are only given for extreme, extreme heroism. this time, there were four, so i have a list before you of those recipients. if you take a look at the list, and i will just briefly -- actually, there are six gold medals, and there were six gold medals. there were approximately nine silver and approximately, one, two, three, four, -- metals, and the numerous marriage short -- meritorious metals.

the silver and bronze were pretty incredible, officers pulling people out of burning cars just before the car burns up, bring themselves with the assistance of the public and a patrol special, officers involved in running gun battles where they were being fired upon and they had to fire back. it is just amazing heroism, and the one thing that stands out, as chief cashman can testify, when asked if they had anything to add, none of them had anything to add. they thought they were just doing their job. if there is a list of questions of but any of these gold medal officers, we are happy to answer. commissioner kingsley? president -- commissioner

kingsley: pres., is there something there? >> it is a formal ceremony wearing of presentation where the actual events are read to the public. it is a huge event and well attended by the public and families. commissioner kingsley: right. we have attended those. for the gold, silver, bronze, maybe hire metals, -- medals, maybe we could list them on the website. >> i think that would be appropriate once they are approved. president mazzucco: i think it is a great idea. again, a lot of them do not want to talk about it. it is a light changing

experience. they really were not too chatty about it, so it would be good for the families to know what they did. are there any questions? commissioner: there is a date, and i am assuming that that is the date for which they are receiving the award? ok, that is all. president mazzucco: there are three separate incidents, approximately six officers, and these were running gun battles. i should add to it. a little bias i have, four to 6 where sons of former police officers. amazing. commissioner: i would move that we approve the medals.

president mazzucco: any public comment? hearing none, thank you. please call the next item. yes. secretary monroe: the next item is line item number 6, public comment. did i miss that? public comment on all matters pertaining to item 8 below, closed session. the public will comment on whether to hold item eight in closed session. president mazzucco: thank you, inspector monroe. ladies and gentlemen, this is about a closed session. any comments regarding are going into closed session? hearing none, please call the next item. secretary monroe: item number 7,

a vote on whether to hold item eight in a closed session. president mazzucco: >> we are back in open session. " roll call? -- roll call? president mazzucco: all commissioners are present. do i have a motion for disclosure or nondisclosure? second qwest at all in favor? any public comment? please call to last and final item. >> adjournment. president mazzucco: all in favor parke? so moved.

thank you. but the anniversary of the great earthquake was remembered. >> i would like to ask for a minute of silence. >> let's have a moment of silence.

>> they meet for the annual reflating ceremony. he was joined by winnie for an afternoon celebration. we are here to commemorate all that it signifies. at each anniversary the leaders meet to prepare for the next

great quake. bob welcome everybody to the anniversary. i got to say, the mayor gets it done. gooa round of applause for our e

chief's wife. you look terrific. do we have sydney close five? -- close by. we will pass the microphone to the mayor for a couple of quick words. we have a fire chief and the police chief. >> good morning, everyone. 106 years since our earthquake.

we do have a grandson? she was with us in 2009. goopublic works is here.

this reminds us of the 3000 people but passed away in 1906 from the devastating earthquake, but the rebirth of our city is with us. i have been in all of these other positions where we are always prepared. and we are already engaged in recovery efforts. we were there with a whole staff. we have six we assure you that when the next big event happens, that water system will be there for us to deliver water with that 24 hours. a huge change from depending on

this fountain. we are handing it off to generations of youth in the city to understand -- make sure they're prepared. go to our website, it tells you all the things there. iti is about having those items prepared.w we will survive. that is how we get ready and celebrate and honor the people who left us and make sure our city is ready. thank you for being here. congratulations to our survivors. >> very nice job. behind me is a good friend and a great firechief.

you go back 106 years. braxton morning. -- good morning. one of the survivors could not be with us. those are amazing changes. it does give us the opportunity to remember what happened. we commemorate those who suffered losses in their lives and hardships. we also celebrate the city that was nearly swept from the map. the fires raged for three days and caused rates -- great devastation. we take the opportunity to educate everyone. it is a pleasure for me to work under the direction of mayor lee. he is a public safety championship. he is a prepared as champion.

he lives it. i have seen his kids and his workplace. it is all about teamwork. i am proud to be working with chief suhr. and scott weiner, it is a pleasure to have you out here. we appreciate it. it is a great team. thank you to the people who are out here. and also our partners with the american red cross. who are here this morning. thank you for being here. it has been a tradition for many of us out here. i hope you have a great day and you remember what happened 106 years ago. it is great to be a san franciscan. >> a nice hand for the chief,

everybody. i have seen this other chief speaking in the last couple of times. a nice hand for chief suhr. >> good morning. our fire chief said it. we're lucky in san francisco. we have a mayor who has moved through the tears of prepared as an goddess ready to go. we get a little more prepared every day. god bless to the survivors. >> thank you. >> it is a minute of silence at 5-11. -- 51:11 p.m. let's have a moment of silence for a minute right now.

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>> i think the fitting way to end this germany first of all, -- this ceremony first of all. there will be playing. everybody have their words right here?

i will give the countdown. as we hang the reece, i will give you a count here. have a look at me. 1, 2, 3, 4, 1. ♪ [singing] ♪ ♪

>> a great day, everybody. thank you. the san francisco chornicle. and the history association. and the neighborhood emergency response team. the american red cross. and thanks for making this happen. i want to invite everyone to go to 20th in church or -- and church. and we will meet up.

we may skirt the law and serve something before 6:00 a.m. the bookmobile, where are they? >> i have my cheat sheet here which i cannot find. the library has been here after great disasters. there has -- is a special book that won an award this year. here is the book. i downloaded it on my kindle. it can check out copies of the book mobile. nex>> thanks for being here.

start walking slowly. welcome to san francisco, everyone. ♪ >> i tried to think about this room as the dream room, where we dream and bring some of those dreams to life. i feel very blessed that i have been able to spend the last 31 years of my life doing it my way, thinking about things better interesting to me, and then pursuing them. there are a lot of different artists that come here to work, mostly doing aerial work.

kindred spirits, so to speak. there is a circus company that i have been fortunate enough to work with the last couple of years. i use elements of dance and choreography and combine that with theater techniques. a lot of the work is content- based, has a strong narrative. the dancers have more of a theatrical feel. i think we are best known for our specific work. in the last 15 years, spending a lot of time focusing on issues that affect us and are related to the african-american experience, here in the united states. i had heard of marcus shelby and had been in join his work but never had the opportunity to meet him. we were brought together by the

equal justice society specifically for this project. we were charged with beginning work. marquez and i spent a lot of time addressing our own position on the death penalty, our experiences with people who had been incarcerated, family members, friends of friends. pulling our information. beyond that, we did our own research. to create a picture that resonated with humanity. it is the shape of a house. in this context, it is also small and acts like a cell. i thought that was an interesting play on how these people make these adjustments, half to create home.

what is home for these people? the home is their cell. people talk a lot about noise -- very noisy in prisons. that is interesting to me. looking at the communication level, the rise of frustration of being caged, wondering, where does redemption fit into the equation here? [singing] i think both of us really believe the death penalty is wrong, and is flawed for many reasons. the list is as