>> it's been a long sim since we've been back in the streets and we're excited to be here. this is not only a celebratory time for us to commemorate this project and to recognize the hard work that was put into it, but also just recognize that as we continue to reopen the city in a responsible and safeway, that we're also celebrating the neighbors, the neighborhood, and all of the unique characteristics of our city and it makes san francisco special and that's going to be a big part of our recovery. we have a great program today. relatively short and right to

the point. of course our mayor will speak and i'm going to introduce sunshine to come and speak as well. if we're talking about any champion of the city in terms of making sure that we incest in our neighborhoods, continue to invest in making sure that our streets look good and we continue to take care of our neighborhoods, it's very owe own mayor, london broad. she's been a cam yun having been the directing supervisor, but now as mayor, really continuing to invest in the resources and the attention and the focus on making sure our neighborhoods are taken care of, we support our local small businesses. without further adieu, mayor london breed. >> hi, everybody. it's good to be here in the community. this community is near and dear to my heart because i spent time at gus' market shopping and decades of fashion with sis ali at love on hate with sunny it's

just an amazing community where you can basically find anything. and it's an important community, not just to be the people who live here, also the people who visit san francisco. i met a decades of fashion i met tourists, some people who were coming to san francisco from other states. we know that as we begin to reopen after being closed for much too long, it's important to invest in neighborhoods like this to make sure that projects occur during a time where it's not so dis representative, but then look at what we have as a result of this, as a former district 5 supervisor, i had to hear complaints from the merchants and neighbors about the whole construction process. whether it was issues around parking, the gas leaks that occurred on numerous occasions and the things that led to challenges.

this community has not just suffered because of the pandemic, there were a lot of challenges around this construction. we're done, finally! after all the pain and suffering, the results are amazing. we wanted to sparkle up the sidewalks with glitter. these projects are never easy and they're tough. sometimes they're neighborhoods that aren't able to do these projects. this community came together. they provided the guidance for what they wanted to see both merchants and people who live here. they harassed me as a supervisor and as mayor to make sure that we got the resources when the community process was complete to get the job done and now, thanks to ruiz construction and

130 construction workers, we're at the end of this project. what does it mean? something that you may not be able to see and something that makes me really excited as a mayor, because i'm a big infrastructure person. the sewer system has been replaced. so that means your pole et cetera will keep flushing and we will see the massive flood situations and for those of you who have experienced those things, this is a welcome addition. for those of you who visit this neighborhood frequently, you know as soon as you get here your cell phone service drops. there's improvements to ensure it doesn't happen. those are exciting things. the pedestrian lights to light the sidewalks they're absolutely beautiful. and i see irene is excited about those, she's blowing the whistle, thank you, very much. the in trash reciprocal so that we can this is because of the

hard-working men and labor. it's because of apartment department heads and resources that came together so i want to thank the department of public works here with us today. i want to thank m.t.a. and jeff tumlin, the head of that department. i want to thank the transportation authority for the resources provided for this project as well and i want to thank the office of economic workforce development for working with the community and working with the number of the businesses that are here. i want to thank this community especially, the businesses, that are in the in the place. it's a great place to visit. you can find anything you need here. if you want a sandwich, go to gus'. if you want a t-shirt, go at any

of these stores, jewelry and anything and in fact on in this art space, valley stepped in and she made sure this work was done and she helped respond to this community and deal with the challenges and so again, we are so excited and grateful to be here today so as we reopen, make sure you visit these stores and support the community. this is a historic neighborhood in san francisco and we want to make sure that it is thriving and that it is clean, and it's

safe and here for generations to come. thank you all so much. [applause] >> thank you for your leadership and personal attention to this neighborhood. i know the neighbors here, the merchants here appreciate it. no project is successful without the deep engagement of our community. and i want to really thank the folks who have been part of this, not only the residents who live in the area but of course the merchant association. sunshine power sunny is going to come up and say a few words. i want to say congratulations to her. she just got married during the pandemic. congratulations. [applause] >> hi, everyone. welcome. thank you, madam mayor, distinguished guests and my community. i'd like to share story about what happened and yesterday and

he said everyone person, whether it was a couple, a person, or a family, left happier and with a larger smile as a native san franciscan and someone who spent 30 years in the hague, it's what it has done for me. it's made me smile. how else would a woman that looks like me to talk at an

event like this today. you've got to love san francisco. when i used to do walking tours here in the haight, i would end saying when people think of san francisco, they think of the golden gate bridge, fisherman's wharf and a hippie on the corn of haight and ashbury. well, here i am. i would like you all to know that we have brand new lights, brand new sidewalks, but even though we have some new stuff, the color, creativity, and consciousness that haight street is known for still emulates from these streets but our rainbow is bright every, our streets sparkle as much as we do, and the love is here times 11. i think if there's one thing

that we as business owners, as community members, as san franciscans have learned from this pandemic, is that we will get by, we will survive and we will thrive. thank you, everyone, for coming out today. please, get vaccinated. shall we cut some ribbon. >> 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! hate ashbury.

>> candlestick park known also as the stick was an outdoor stadium for sports and entertainment. built between 1958 to 1960, it was located in the bayview hunters point where it was home to the san francisco giants and 49ers. the last event held was a concert in late 2014. it was demolished in 2015. mlb team the san francisco giants played at candlestick from 1960-1999. fans came to see players such a willie mays and barry bonds, over 38 seasons in the open ballpark. an upper deck expansion was added in the 1970s. there are two world series played at the stick in 1962 and in 198 9. during the 1989 world series against the oakland as they

were shook by an earthquake. candlestick's enclosure had minor damages from the quake but its design saved thousands of lives. nfl team the san francisco 49ers played at candlestick from feign 71-2013. it was home to five-time super bowl champion teams and hall of fame players by joe montana, jerry rice and steve jones. in 1982, the game-winning touchdown pass from joe montana to dwight clark was known as "the catch." leading the niners to their first super bowl. the 49ers hosted eight n.f.c. championship games including the 2001 season that ended with a loss to the new york giants. in 201, the last event held at candlestick park was a concert by paul mccartney who played with the beatles in 1966, the stadium's first concert. demolition of the stick began in

late 2014 and it was completed in september 2015. the giants had moved to pacific rail park in 2000 while the 49ers moved to santa clara in 2014. with structural claims and numerous name changes, many have passed through and will remember candlestick park as home to the legendary athletes and entertainment. these memorable moments will live on in a place called the stick. (♪♪♪)

>> this is the meeting of the small business commission augus. the meeting is called to order at 4:30 p.m. the small business commission thanks media services and sfgovtv for televising the meeting which can be viewed on sfgovtv or live streamed at sfgovtv.org. members of the public calling in, the number is 415-655-0001