the significance of what happened. as the substance of that agreement was being presented, by the mayor's staff, and by the relevant departments, there was the acknowledgement on behalf of the people who negotiated on behalf of the city that the very key components of that development agreement -- they are no longer sufficient to actually ensure that st. luke's remains open and operates for 20 years. i have been on this board for close to four years and have never seen anything like that. it is unprecedented that in a project of this magnitude, as you begin the discussion in committee about whether or not to approve the agreement, a very important agreement, that the negotiating team says that the terms are not sufficient to provide protection that you

would expect in that kind of deal. i have never seen that and i think it is unfortunate. so many people on both sides of this issue have been paying attention, and i think that both sides really deserve that the city to its due diligence, in negotiating these kinds of deals. this is a disservice to east sought -- each side when something like this happens. to those who have raised concerns and those who are supporting the project. i hope that we can find a solution here that will ensure the maximum protection allowed under the law, for the campus, and i really think that what is sad about what happened yesterday is that not only does this call into question the substance of the agreement with respect to st. luke's, but also other parts of the agreement,

because if we have questions and doubts about one piece of that deal, what guarantee do we have that the information that was presented with respect to other parts of the deal is actually accurate? this is a huge problem and given that we are talking about a project that will have long-term implications about the health care future of this city, this is a real concern. i look forward to now -- to between now and the time negotiations finish for us, to move something forward. i am committed to working with the mayor's office. but we have to change the fundamental approach and have to make sure that the information we use for the final agreement is as accurate as it possibly can be. and i also want to say that one of the things that was unprecedented was that the project sponsors -- they refused

to share with members of the board of supervisors the very financial information that was used and relied upon to craft this agreement. we cannot approve a project without making sure that we have seen all of the relevant financial information. and so, i hope -- and plead with the project's sponsors that week, as a board are given all of the information that we need so that we can come up with a deal that makes sense for everyone. this cannot happen unless accurate information is provided to the mayor's office and this board of supervisors, which has a responsibility to the constituents to make certain that this is the right project for san francisco. i would like to see something done. a lot of work needs to happen.

because of what happened, the significant thing that happened yesterday, we have to figure out what this process looks like. i don't know if we will have all the information to meet the deadlines that have been put out. i don't know if this agreement is ready for prime time. we want to make sure that we have the accurate information that is needed. >> thank you. supervisor mar: thank you. introducing the number of items -- the first is -- this would maintain the polo field in golden gate park, under the thousand dollars donation from the baker street foundation. i will submit my other acceptance -- and i want to

alert people that we are holding a hearing on thursday, before the select committee of the city and school district, and the board of supervisors, to focus at 3:30 on the dire situation of the san francisco unified school district. there also reducing the school year, from 180 days, and now this is down to 176 days. another -- another 113 days. as a father of middle schoolers, i know that if you are sick a few days, this will set you back but if you reduce this for several weeks, this is a devastating impact on the learning of our children and the school district. we will look at the school deficit, and the school board

meeting will be discussing the deficit over the next few years, which may ballooned to over $190 million if the state revenue measures do not pass. and what the priorities of the school district are, looking at the requirements which allow students to graduate, and this will allow many more hundreds f students, and my hope is that we look at proposition h. this as the 30 million that has not been paid in -- as the potential items to consider as we talk about the dire financial issues for the school district. i would like task that we close the meeting in honor of two different people that have

passed away. the first is the brothe rof gordor of gordon hibayashi, whos a friend of mine, of the school of ethics studies at san francisco state. he passed away may 23, and was a tremendous leader in the japanese-american community, and the reparations unit -- and ethics studies and was an inspiration to me as a father. and also, lane hibayashi, a pioneering figure. a symbol of resistance and a symbol of a fight for equal rights with dignity.

he championed uniting the different communities together for common causes. he was born in thomas, washington in 1926 to first- generation parents. a second-generation japanese american. the family was moved to a camp in pinedale, california, and forced to move again to the concentration camp at tulley lake, where many stood up against unjust incarceration. the u.s. government -- and the trouble-makers who stood up for their rights. those that were unfairly encarcerated. he recieved a bachelor's degree

from the university of washington. he recieved a fullbright scholarship and began his studies in anthropology. he first began teaching at san francisco state in 1959. he began his 30-year teaching and administrative career. he and other lecturers at san francisco state risked their lives in 1968 in the historic social movement that led to the first autonomous school of ethnic studies. the faculty and staff supported the demand of the black student union and third world liberation

front. he was the chair of asian studies and an advisor to the asian-american political alliance. he became the first dean of the school of ethnic studies. before he retired, he aloso was the dean at sf state between 1985 and 1988. he pursued an active role as a consultant to the japanese american national museum. he recieved the president's me dal for long-term benefits for the university. he was an author and editor for a range of publications and also caught what we have called "the acting bug."

he was cast in the 1980's by the asian-amercaican theater companies. predeceased by his first wife, joanne, and his last, christine. jan -- and her husband steve rice, and ty lan. the memorial celebration will be held july 28 at the japanese community center, at 1840 sutter street, between buchanan -- the family suggests donations be made to the san francisco scholarship fund or the senior service agency. contact alfonos at --

colleagues who wish to share memories can forward this to my office and we will make sure the family meets it. locksan mar has passed away. i'd like to honor the beloved mother -- she passed away june 23, also on saturday. preceded by her loving husband, so mar, and her second sun, walter mar. she was born in the -- district of guandong province. her schooling was disrupted in the japanese invasion of 1938. she went to macau with her family, and arrived in san francisco in 1947. she is the mother of

commissioner warren mar, and labor leader in san francisco. she worked in the garment industry for 60 years, running her own shop. beginning six days a week, she raised 10 children in the flat above her factory. on retiring, she would care for her 145 grand children. we are happy she passed on in the same house, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. she is survived by doris, yi, pansy mar, albert wong, judy mar, susan -- william mar, tina tsung, christian and karen mar,

with lauren cole, naomi yi, catherine wong, jessica tong, randall tong, jennifer mar, and marissa jang. zachary cole, madison minolo. what a wonderful family. a mass will be held at st. peter's catholic church july 2, with a lunceoheon to follow at sout hseh sea seafood village. they ask for donations to the building fund, and -- the rest i'll submit. thank you. president chiu: i want to join in the in memoriams supervisor

mar made, mrs. mar -- their family was shaped by her, and professor james hibayashi. he will leave a great legacy. i will join in the comments that supervisor campos made about the conversation at the land use committee. for those who didn't watch it, it is worth spending time. i am troubled there were representations made around finances that changed. i was troubled that we will not be allowed to review financial information. we have to vote on a development agreement. cpmc could escape obligtions based on these projections. i know this conversation will be

ongoing. this is a topic we should be focused on. i do have one legislative item. i have had my staff -- we have done work on how our buildings in san francisco can be made more green. we used a large amount of the city's energy. i turned this legislation to help establish a program to encourage building owners to recycle water and i want to thank the staff were not only helping with the legislation from that we, but the legislation i am introducing today, concerning the topic of plastic water bottles. we all know the impact on the globe and in the city. every 27 hours, we use enough water bottles to go around the

earth. californians get rid of 1 billion of them in the landfills. we have had a policy to phase out the plastic water bottles. to make certain that people are using reusable water bottles. one question that has been raised is how we ensure that we can fill the reusable water bottles. we have new drinking taps, fountains other nontraditional, but in some places where you can actually not just get water, but fill up your reusable water bottle. you can do this at the airport and under this legislation, this would require -- they will

include the drink founds, and they can be used to get water to the people of san francisco. hopefully we will continue to be relying and focusing on the renewable resources. supervisor olague: i introduce a resolution that separates the golf course plan from the natural area plan. there are the goals and the project descriptions, on the own approval track. this is not shake the golf course in any way. this is not take a position on the ultimate future. this is not propose the

alternatives were either project in any way. i would like to close today's meeting in memory of roxy jones, founder of pacific primary preschool. she served many families by being a parent, a volunteer, and a pillar of the community. she welcomed each child to the school daily, and shaped their lives to be compassionate, well- rounded people. she dedicated most of her life to teaching the children of pacific primary. a warm hug and caring teacher. she is described as a shining light, who contributed her spirit to each child and family. ms. jones was so proud of her family and her primary family,

and i am sure her husband, daughter, grandaughter, and a host of friends will carry out her legacy. >> thank you, supervisor olague. that concludes. supervisor wiener: i -- today, i have an in memoriam for boyd schwartz, on alpine street, who last week, passed away. boyd was 79 years old, residing in san francisco for 47 years. survived by his partner, joe. they woneowned kester village wine company.

they were great small business owners and had great institutions, and they are present and are just -- both lovely people. and boyd was always a pleasure to speak with and see and stop and talk to. he did die suddenly and unexpectantly. it was very tragic, both for joe and the neighborhood. i'd like to request we adjourn the meeting in boyd's memory. >> mr. president, that is the role call. >> let's go to the 3:30 special order. supervisor wiener will make the presentation. supervisor wiener: today, i would like to honor one of our

great commanders in the san francisco police department. commander lee, can you come up? [applause] lee, who si moris more popular than any of us, retires after 31 years of service. he has played many roles in the san francisco police deparment. he is the commander in terms of transportqatioation and was the officer in charge of the homicide section, where she raised rates.

she succeeded in each and every one. you may recall, several years ago, the commander was stabbed in the line of duty performing an investigation. she has been there for san francisco to keep the city safe. lee is also a real leader in the lbgt community, and it is important to look in context, when you look at the san francisco police department, there are quite a few lesbians who have been able to suceed at higher levels, including a number of the command staff level, and not as many gay men. because of hiv and aids, a lot of gay men in the department

were no longer there. with so many things in the community, during the epidemic, our lesbian sisters stepped up and really took enormous leadership. we saw that in the san francisco police department, and have more gay men working up the ranks, with our first gay male lt. she co-funded the pride alliance, an association that is large naand thriving and lee played a great role. i got to know whelee when we wee on the lbgt board a decade ago.

it was shocking to hear about your retirement. and your support is unquestioned. if you look at who is here. the diversity of the police department. would you like to say anything? [applause] >> thank you. thank you. supervisor, for taking the time to recognize lee. she is not just the things you said, but more. she has been a great friend. one academy class in front of me. i am her junior. thank you for recognizing

her. she is the best. >> thank you. lee, we will miss you. you will help the mta and i know people were concerend because you are such a great asset. i am glad you won't go far. but we love you, and we will miss you at the department. >> thank you, very much. [applause] >> i will try to get through this without being emotional. i have been a cop 31.5 years. i came here when it was not easy to be a woman or an lbgt officer. you have worked with me over hte years to see you can be who you want in our police department.

i think i just want to say -- thank you for recognizing the countless number of gay men we lost to aids in the mid 90's. i can't help but think where they'd be if they survived the aids crisis. i want to leave you with -- what i will take with me. the men and women who do this job every day. i am blessed to work with them, and honored to be part of the police family. the men and women dof this department do it better than no other. thank you all very much. [applause]

>> there are a few more comments, for the commander. supervisor campos: thank you, president chiu. i want to thank her for many years of service. at the board of supervisors, we recently were honoring -- this highlighted the fact that some time in the history of the lbgt community, there was the feeling that many of us have with respect to the police

department. this was something negative that was a time when -- not too long ago, there was persecution of these people by the police department and that is why it is so important to have members of this community plays such an important role. i want to thank you for being an important part of this -- and this adds to the effectiveness, now, when a boy or girl, the image they have of the police department is that video, your presence in that department for all of these years, as an openly gay man, i thank you for that. i wish you the best in your retirement. we wil