come to the front with how to move forward with green power and sxed expediting green power. i was very happy to hear that and he showed enthusiasm for making that happen. there has been some concern about the language and charter for his seat which calls for expertise and way fair advocacy and consumer advocacy. he does not have direct experience in his job or the jobs he has had but i assume he has the general manager experience and he has demonstrated a way of making the place as accessible as he can be and making that project

moving are move forward. he has also shown a great deal of work in the community in making the programs more forward in our neighborhoods. he helped to pass part b last year and he also serves as a family member. he is raising two kids, two young girls in the neighborhood and district and is involved with a lot of community activities that really show that he is one that's very connected to the neighborhood. so i feel pretty positive about his qualifications and his enthusiasm for green power itself and for the overall work of the public and utility commission. i support him and urge you to do the same thing >> thank you supervisor avalos. supervisors tang. >> thank you, very much. i think supervisor avalos covered pretty much everything i was

going to say about mr. quan. it's what people call the people feet in this particular appointment. he has not only supposed experience in his work but he's your every day way fair who wants to contribute and give back to the city in his particular role. i think he was very honest with his answers in the meeting with the city and i can only do anything but urge our colleagues to support him. >> thank you supervisor tang. supervisor mar. >> i i wanted to first acknowledge the petition that some individuals have signed on urging us to oppose this. but i disagree as supervisor tang has pointed out. he's not only

a great person as tang just said but he's a father that's trying to live a zero admissions life as much as possible. he's an affidavit bicyclist. he pulled his neighborhoods around him to advocate for the children around him and i think that's sustainable. he spoke very clearly and directly to the criticism raised by others. not only will he be supportive of clean energy but i think he will be a strong advocate for clean power as per my conversations with him. not to toot my district one's horn but i oversee the academy of sciences and it's one of the cleanest buildings in the world. i think that he and what john has done, the director, is creating a sustainable institution that is

modeled for the whole world. i also want to say as a rate payer and an advocate, i think he will be great and i applaud the mayor for this great nomination and i definitely agree with my colleagues in this movement >> thank you supervisor mar. >> mr. quan is going to have a lot to live up to after all these comments. a lot has been said, just not everybody said it. i want to agree that my experience with mr. quan is not only has he done a lot toward lowering the environmental impact at the facility where he works but he has added aspects like emergency preparedness. he has gone above and beyond. not only has he operated in this area professionally but as a father and a neighbor, he's really walking the walk. it's excelling. i think in mr.

quan, we have a commissioner who excels out of the box in thinking and in creating positive cheng, i think he would make a phenomenal one. >> thank you. supervisor kim. >> i've known i'm for a number of years. someone from the academy of science as so many of us do but also as a great person in the community. when he approached me, i think, a month ago letting me know he was being nominated in my position, i remember telling him i wasn't sure if i would do that to one of my friends. but he really did pass with flying colors and i have one of our board members at the clean f o

s program. he really did respond to some difficult programs. i did let him know as a friend, i still couldn't support him until i saw him go through the committee first. i also know he personally understands the difficulties that many of our residents have for their utilities. that's something he will be particularly sensitive to and so i think it's important to have someone with that experience on this commission. he's someone that definitely has a can do attitude. before all of this, i was really impressed to hear about some of his work in chicago responding to an increased number of residents without homes in his neighborhood. and instead of responding with anger or fear, he worked with his neighbors slowly one by one on gaining support to build a shelter in

chicago. the shelter is certainly a nothing model i would love to visit and see. but this is an example to see how he brings members together in his community to address a really hard issue with compassion. i look forward to having him bring that to the commission. >> okay. clearly this is a love fest. (laughter) >> madam clerk, can you please call the roll. >> on item 26, supervisor cohen. >> i. >> farrell. >> i. >> kim. >> i. >> mar. >> i. >> tang. >> i. >> wiener. >> i. >> yee. >> i. >> avalos. >> i. >> breed. >> i. >> campos. >> i. >> christensen. >> i. >> christensen i. there are 11 i's. >> okay. this motion is approved unanimously. congratulations to mr. quan.

we'll be watching you. (laughter) >> madam clerk, can you please skip over our 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and go to roll call for introductions? >> supervisor cohen, you're first up to introduce new business. >> thank you. thank you. thank you. one more thank you for us all. thank you. (laughter) >> okay. i'm ready to introduce. all right ladies and gentlemen, all seriousness aside. today, i actually just have one simple request to close the board meeting out in memory of a mr. joe gal red. mr. gal red was born december 13, 1925 in canton mississippi. he joined the u.s navy in 1944 and received an hornable discharge in 1946. after being discharged in the navy, he came to san francisco that same year

and started working for the united states postal service in 1957 where mr. gal red was hired by the san francisco fire department. the high pressure unit in 1957 as a laborer and was the first black laborer in the high pressure water system unit. after working a year as a laborer for the fire department, he saw there were no black comerers in san francisco and was encouraged to go back to school to better his skills and obtained his high school floem. in 1970, san francisco created a program to allow minorities who were interested in becoming plummers. joe took the opportunity and completed the program in 1972 and took an competition and became the first black plumber of the san francisco water department. joe will be dealer missed. he

is survived by two sisters, two sons and will be greatly missed by many family members and friends. i opened with this memorial today just to acknowledge that we are going to be acknowledging other members of the african american community and it's appropriate to recognize one of the first. as seeing this year for african american history is living history. although i offered a memory yum for mr. gal red, i certainly hope he rests in peace. i have one more amendment. i'm introducing a hearing for the development of impact fees, the report and an interagencies for these reports. both of these

reports are actually very crucial in determining how we're spending impact fees in our neighborhood. as you could imagine, being elected, we just got into tax season and it's a lot of impact in how we're spending them. we assure that our neighborhoods are getting the infrastructure and improvements to accommodate this growth. i'm particularly going to be paying attention to transportation. supervision wiener, you might want to join us in that request. so colleagues, with that, i submit >> thank you, supervisor cohen. madam president. >> thank you. colleagues, we have before us now the sequel category before us at 26445 broad street in district two. can you call item 27

through 30. >> compromised a special order of 3:00 p.m. for public hearing of persons interested in categorial exemption under environmental review under the california environmental act issued by the planning department for the proposed project located at 265 broad view street. madam president, i'm in receipt of communications from mr. david woug his appeals without prejudice. >> okay. thank you. i understand the apell ate has withdrawn but before we make a decision we are required to hold a hearing and give members of the public the chance to speak on the appeal at this time. would you like to make any comments before we move into the hearing? >> thank you, i did meet with

the colleagues yesterday. i want to thank mrs. resky and the neighbors coming in to discuss the appeal and the project sponsor. he has agreed to withdraw his appeal without prejudice and my office is going to be working with d d i and request that everyone comes to my office to have meetings together to come to a resolution on the remaining issue. i want to thank both parties for agreeing to come together and work this out. if the colleague can dismiss that all after the procedure. >> okay. great. first, would the apell ant like to make a statement? is the apell ant here? not at this time. is there any members of the public that would like to speak in support of the apell ant? if so you have two minutes. seeing none, it is closed. did the planning department have

any remarks? would the project sponsor like to speak at this time? >> good afternoon president breed. i'm craig here on behalf of the project sponsor. we strongly request that the board hear the matter of this appeal today rather than table it. the city has already expended resources and the planning staff is here to explain the decision and the efficient use of those resources is to act now and put this matter to rest. there are no sequel issues with this appeal. we hope it's clear that there is no legitimate basis for this appeal under sequel and thus, no reason to postpone acting on it. >> the appeal has been withdrawn so we will be acting on it today for clarity.

>> thank you. i appreciate you madam president. we appreciate supervisor farrell's offer to negotiate the issues and we look forward to that resolution. >> thank you, very much. are there any members of the public who would like to speak in support of the project? okay. with that, public comment is closed. and this hearing has been held and conducted. and it's now closed. item 28, 29, and 30 are before us. supervisor farrell >> motion to table all those items. >> okay. supervisor, before we move forward, i would like to recognize attorney john gib ner. >> you have two options. because an appeal has been held, if you attempt to perform

the sequel for the department, you should pass item 28 and table items 29 and 30. >> okay. i will recognize supervisor farrell. >> madam president, i would like to withdraw my motion and approve items 28 and table 29 and 30. >> okay. is there a second? without objection, we will move forward in approval of supervisor farrell's recommendation unanimously. mad ma'am clerk, is there anything else in regards to the matter we need to deal with? >> you have properly disposed of items 29 through 30. >> okay. and could we presume roll call for introduction? >> next on roll call to introduce new business is supervisor farrell. >> thank you, madam clerk.

colleagues, i have a number of items today. the first one i would say i wish was not in front of us. but as an elected official who is an educated catholic, i do believe i have a responsibility to speak out. i want to thank my colleagues, a number of you, supervisor wiener and supervisor campos. let me say first of all, i am a proud catholic. i am proud to have been born and raised here in san francisco within our catholic school system. and proud to be part of a practicing catholic family in our city. however, these past few weeks have been some of the most challenging weeks in my life in a kwath lick church and i know i am not alone. at a time when pope francis has given so many of us inside and outside of the church such great hope, recent events outside have overshadowed those of our own. with the parishes

to disallow young women from serving as alter girls and stopping the blessing to those who have not received their first holy communion. to give papers asking about master bagz to children and i believe in honor of the first state thomas jefferson first coined which is rude in our constitution. catholic or organization, i don't believe it's the place of government to speak out against any belief system unless, of course, it is contrary to our core values and laws as a society. after all, membership is voluntary and men and women are free to join or leave at their own free will. however, when any organization religious

or otherwise places requirements on us as religious or laws i do believe we are allowed to speak out to give voice of those affected. first and for most on the face, this is true both of the content and the manner in which they were communicated. in so many ways, adherence and defense, inclusion over exclusion. tolerance over zrimdz. commitment to respect the individual person. and promotion of the common goods who make us what we are. our catholic church most certainly has the right to make sure our faith is taught in catholic schools and students are

taught. however, for a pastor to deny girls to serve as alter girls, and discredit the contribution women make in our church, in my opinion, we should be intrusion to make young boys and girls, men and women to do more. -- the teachers should have to do outside of the school and many quote on quote grateful evil crosses the line. homosexual relations and reproductive, i question these teechgs. it doesn't mean i'm not catholic or i'm a bad catholic but that my informed knowledge tells me over wise. i certainly do not know what to say to the

teachers of are over the lg b t communities in our schools. i know so many.what about the teachers who have brothers, sisters, friends or close relatives who are members of the lg b t or have reproductive --. we stand up for and support or lg b t community and honor and celebrate those who choose to bring life into this world. it's particularly challenging that these events are coming at a time when so many people inside and outside of the community has been inspired by pope francis. a pope who has delivered a message of simplicity and service to this

church. who am i to judge? a pope who has not changed church teachings but has drastically changed the tone of the church and how it pressures the approach of church teachings. inclusion and dialogue with the exclusionry and authoritative tone which marks recent communications. more over the hot button topics which are the focus of these communications almost all relating to sexualty is what the church spouses. where are the key components for this church? respect all people, especially those marginalized in our community. respect in particular those affected by race or poverty. combatting

the gun violence and equality. the message is coming from pope francis and our local arch diesz. this confusion can inhibit the positive engagement in the work of the church. when there's a constant need here in san francisco for members of our local community to combat this facesing us as a city. we need to be galvanized. with the recent instances of violence on our streets, our growing homeless population and in many respects, i would suggest that san francisco needs an active catholic community. a community that has been a pillar for san francisco for

generations. our needs are great and i hope we can move forward in a positive way. as pope francis stated, i prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets rather than a church being unhealthy from being confined and clean to his own skufrment i respect as a legislature and pray as a catholic that the problems are resolved in a manner that thoerns teachers in our catholic schools. recognizes the catholic church and both respects and embodies the san franciscans. the resolution supports the incredible teachers in our catholic schools in san francisco. it recognizes the catholic church and above all, acknowledges our teachers in both perspectives and respects the leadership of the catholic church as well as the

individuals in the church and our schools who serve our communities to make their own formal decisions. no matter what decision, as a faith community in san francisco, we can often move past these events and dedicate ourselves to the mission of our churches and once again, focus on being men and women here in the city of st. francis. the second item, colleagues is an ordinance that i will be introducing a week from today. earlier today i was joined by national, state, and local public health and youth advocates to announce that we will be introducing legislation to make san francisco the first city to band smoking on all our athletic fields. prolonged use can cause cancer death, and so many other ill effects in between. it's time to show

tobacco in any form should no longer claim the lives of our family and friends here in san francisco. as somebody who played baseball in high school and college and chewed tobacco for many years, i know how addicting it can be but the benefits do not out way the cost. i want to be clear. i am doing this for my children. my wife and i are blessed that they've been in the chambers. we have three beautiful children one of which two of my boys are playing baseball on a team i'm coaching. i don't want my children's features or the future of any child in san francisco growing up chewing tobacco no more. we will state that chewing tobacco is not allowed on any sporting fields

in san francisco. yes, it will apply to at&t park but no, it will not apply to anywhere else when you step out of the field. we will have similar requirements and penalty structures in place. i think it will give teams the ability to adjust. it will not take affect into january 2016. right now 50 percent of boys who play chew tobacco. right now in our country, a large percent of boys try chewing tobacco under age 18. while chewing tobacco has been linked to sports and baseball in particular, it doesn't need to be part of our future. with spring coming in front of us, it's time for us to step to the

plate and support the next generation. i'm also introducing a hearing request today. let me thank you supervisor mar for that sponsorship of that item. regarding enforcement with our air legislation and to discuss the capabilities of the short-term rentals ordinance taking effect. one of the key issues has been with enforcement. the planning department is starting to fill up which is great but we need to make sure as a city we're adequately prepared to enforce the merits of this law. i want to review their processies and in front of budget season, i want to understand what the needs are going forward. i'm supportive of the ordinance although it is just the beginning and we need to

continue to examine these issues moving forward. lastly colleagues, i do have to end the memorial yum today that i'm incredibly sad to speak about. when we come to the board, we have a maximum of eight years to be on the board of supervisors and you hope that you certainly don't ever do one of these for an immediate supervisor or close friend. and in my respect as well, parents of very close friends and people you've grown-up with your whole lives. today, i do. beverly d'angelo passed away last monday february 16th surrounded by her family. beverly was a born and raised san franciscan. she attended stevens mercy high school and a college for women in low mountain. she was the

loving wife of big jack for 49 amazing years and the adoring mother of four. she was the caring grandmother of three. sister of elaine mccarthy. sister-in-law, and aunt. she dedicated her professional life to teaching young children for over 30 years as a grammar school teacher. she was an amazing woman. she has an amazing family that she has left behind. i cannot believe that she is not with us anymore. i both pray for her and her entire family and that they enjoyed the days they spent together. i ask that we adjourn today's meetings in her memory. the rest i