funded through a state agency . that's something we'll be open to and take part in that conversation if that's the direction the commission goes. >> i apologize in advance to president because i'm not going to ask a question, i'm going to make a statement. there's no way we're going to stop this project. there's unhoused people in this city. it's incredibly important. we had another project and you all heard me get very passionate about that because it was

affordable housing. aaron knows because we have a past together. the city -- commissioner hon awe is correct. the city has to act and tow the line in the same way whether it's a not for profit developer or for profit developer . the same line hads to be toed. the rules are the rules with regard to trees. trees have to be number one along with everything else along with these developments. we lost way too many trees because the project went ahead.

it was planned, blah blah blah. we lost some nice big beautiful trees instead of requiring the ararchitect to build around the. what we get frustrated about here is the double standard that seems to be apply when a not fr profit or city agency comes up. mr. buck i believe and if carla is still in the group, we have to hold every developer regardless of if they are not for profit or for profit, housing for people without homes or wealthy people.

trees and canopy have to be made a pry or. i think that's the point that everybody is trying to make here. >> commissioners this matter is submitted . >> remind us what is in front of us. >> i would say what wa was

presented by mr. buck, if that's what we should do. that's why i asked can we deny the appeal and approve the permit with the conditions. i don't know which way to go. that's where it's going to end up any way. >> they said that they would - the mayor's office of housing would discuss if they would voluntarily because we can't mandate it replace x amount of trees and maintain them. >> i think we should put them forth as a recommendation.

we can't mandate that. >> is there a motion? >> eerming oeither of those twos that i just made is appropriate. >> i think you want to uphold the order as it stand oarming wisotherwiseyou would be denyin. >> with the remght recommendatit the mayor's office of housing adding further trees in the neighborhood. >> okay. with the further recommends that the mayor's office engage in discussions to add trees to the canopy in the immediate

neighborhood. >> the mayor's office endpaij in discussions with mercy housing. on that motion -- (roll call) that motion carries five to zero and the appeal is denied. we are now moving onto item number seven. if you could show the power point i just wanted to bring to

your attention that in july 2019 ordinance was passed that created the office of racial equity whose purpose is to advance racial equity in the city and repair harm done for racial disparity nz thies in th. they are mandated to work with the departments on drftin drafta racial equity action plan. that is what is before you tonight. each department will be creating a racial equity action plan. there are two phases. we're in phase one right now.

the plan's, we are a very small department. we have five full time positions. i would like to emphasize that the plans should match the scope and scale of the department. we're doing our best. we're clearly not the sfpd. racial equity and inclusion is very important to the department.

weerearwe're required to presenn action plan. you are not required to adopt it. >> i guess i would just say commend you for the effort you put into this. i know the burden falls entirely on you. i know it's a small department, i know it's work that you take seriously. we'll do whatever we can to support you in these various pieces. >> okay. thank you. is this any public comment on this item? if so please raise your hand. i do not see any public comment.

>> any other thoughts or comments on this. >> i want to reiterate what president says. i appreciate that our tiny department and great executive director has embraced this item and we will do our best to implement it accordingly as any of the larger departments would do. >> okay. thank you. if there's nothing further. i've already asked for public comment. i think we can conclude the hearing. >> very good. we are adjourned. we'll see you next week.

>> good night. >> let's hope we wake up to better news tomorrow. [♪] >> i just don't know that you can find a neighborhood in the city where you can hear music stands and take a ride on the low rider down the street. it is an experience that you can't have anywhere else in san francisco. [♪]

[♪] >> district nine is a in the southeast portion of the city. we have four neighborhoods that i represent. st. mary's park has a completely unique architecture. very distinct feel, and it is a very close to holly park which is another beautiful park in san francisco. the bernal heights district is unique in that we have the hell which has one of the best views in all of san francisco. there is a swinging hanging from a tree at the top. it is as if you are swinging over the entire city. there are two unique aspects. it is considered the fourth chinatown in san francisco. sixty% of the residents are of chinese ancestry. the second unique, and fun aspect about this area is it is the garden district. there is a lot of urban agriculture and it was where the

city grew the majority of the flowers. not only for san francisco but for the region. and of course, it is the location in mclaren park which is the city's second biggest park after golden gate. many people don't know the neighborhood in the first place if they haven't been there. we call it the best neighborhood nobody has ever heard our. every neighborhood in district nine has a very special aspect. where we are right now is the mission district. the mission district is a very special part of our city. you smell the tacos at the [speaking spanish] and they have the best latin pastries. they have these shortbread cookies with caramel in the middle. and then you walk further down and you have sunrise café. it is a place that you come for the incredible food, but also to learn about what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can help and support your community.

>> twenty-fourth street is the birthplace of the movement. we have over 620 murals. it is the largest outdoor public gallery in the country and possibly the world. >> you can find so much political engagement park next to so much incredible art. it's another reason why we think this is a cultural district that we must preserve. [♪] >> it was formed in 2014. we had been an organization that had been around for over 20 years. we worked a lot in the neighborhood around life issues. most recently, in 2012, there were issues around gentrification in the neighborhood. so the idea of forming the cultural district was to help preserve the history and the culture that is in this neighborhood for the future of families and generations. >> in the past decade, 8,000 latino residents in the mission

district have been displaced from their community. we all know that the rising cost of living in san francisco has led to many people being displaced. lower and middle income all over the city. because it there is richness in this neighborhood that i also mentioned the fact it is flat and so accessible by trip public transportation, has, has made it very popular. >> it's a struggle for us right now, you know, when you get a lot of development coming to an area, a lot of new people coming to the area with different sets of values and different culture. there is a lot of struggle between the existing community and the newness coming in. there are some things that we do to try to slow it down so it doesn't completely erase the communities. we try to have developments that is more in tune with the community and more equitable development in the area. >> you need to meet with and gain the support and find out the needs of the neighborhoods. the people on the businesses

that came before you. you need to dialogue and show respect. and then figure out how to bring in the new, without displacing the old. [♪] >> i hope we can reset a lot of the mission that we have lost in the last 20 years. so we will be bringing in a lot of folks into the neighborhoods pick when we do that, there is a demand or, you know, certain types of services that pertain more to the local community and working-class. >> back in the day, we looked at mission street, and now it does not look and feel anything like mission street. this is the last stand of the latino concentrated arts, culture and cuisine and people. we created a cultural district to do our best to conserve that feeling. that is what makes our city so cosmopolitan and diverse and makes us the envy of the world. we have these unique neighborhoods with so much

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