. >> i love that i was in four plus years a a rent control tenant, and it might be normal because the tenant will -- for the longest, i was applying for b.m.r. rental, but i would be in the lottery and never be like 307 or 310. i pretty much had kind of given up on that, and had to leave

san francisco. i found out about the san francisco mayor's office of housing about two or three years ago, and i originally did home counseling with someone, but then, my certificate expired, and one of my friends jamie, she was actually interested in purchasing a unit. i told her about the housing program, the mayor's office, and i told her hey, you've got to do the six hour counseling and the 12 hour training. she said no, i want you to go with me. and then, the very next day that i went to the session, i notice this unit at 616 harrison became available, b.m.i. i was like wow, this could potentially work. housing purchases through the b.m.r. program with the sf mayor's office of housing, they are all lotteries, and for this one, i did win the lottery.

there were three people that applied, and they pulled my number first. i won, despite the luck i'd had with the program in the last couple years. things are finally breaking my way. when i first saw the unit, even though i knew it was less than ideal conditions, and it was very junky, i could see what this place could be. it's slowly beginning to feel like home. i can definitely -- you know, once i got it painted and slowly getting my custom furniture to fit this unit because it's a specialized unit, and all the units are microinterms of being very small. this unit in terms of adaptive, in terms of having a murphy bed, using the walls and ceiling, getting as much space as i can. it's slowly becoming home for me. it is great that san francisco has this program to address, let's say, the housing crisis

that exists here in the bay area. it will slowly become home, and i am appreciative that it is a bright spot in an otherwise >> the hon. london breed: all right. hello, everyone. i'm san francisco mayor london breed, and i am extremely excited to swear in jose fuentes almanza. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: i've got to say, it always brings me so much pride and joy when i get to swear in san francisco natives, and i definitely don't

hold it against you that you went to balboa high school, the second best high school in san francisco, right behind galileo. that's right, state champs. i was really proud of the balboa football team who became the state champions. we had a great celebration here in san francisco, and i'm always so proud of our young people. as a kid who grew up in san francisco in those years, back in the day, we remember many of the challenges that existed in san francisco, but we also know that san francisco was a place of opportunity, and balboa high school was that place of opportunity for jose, who was able to be an apprentice, who was able to move up in the ranks and be a part of an incredible union, local 6, the electricians, who do a lot of

wonderful work for san francisco, and who have been really great in providing opportunities for city build. we know it's a part of the larger building trades family here, so it's great to see rudy gonzales here, and tom mazzola. this seat has traditionally been a labor seat, one in which the person who is a part of labor, it's usually somebody very prestigious, and the mazzolas, they don't necessarily do a change in leadership very lightly when it comes to this seat, so the fact that they dug deep, and they found someone that they could pass the torch to must mean that you are a very significant person in the labor world, and we are very proud and excited to have you join. i wanted to take this

opportunity, we have so many partners and labor leaders here and members of our airport commission. i'm not sure -- oh, ivar made it, i see. ivar, the airport director as well as jane natoli and malcom young, and also thank you to myrna melgar of our board of supervisors. thank you so much, as well as thank you to our labor leaders. mr. mazzola, sr. has been a labor leader in this area for decades. he paid a lot of attention to not just the work that needed to be done, but all the major projects and construction going during this time at the airport, he made sure that small businesses and people who were part of the fabric of san

francisco had opportunities, always asking the right questions, always paying attention to everything and all the details. and i know, based on your history, based on your work, and based on your love of san francisco that you're going to do an extraordinary job, so we're looking forward to seeing you serve. clearly, you have a tremendous amount of support. everyone is asking to be on this commission, by the way, but it's not just about who i want to appoint, it's about what's in the best interests of the city, and more importantly, this is just -- the tremendous amount of support from labor demonstrates that you are clearly the right person, but i also take a lot of pride in the fact that you are not only a native san franciscan but the first latina to be appointed to this body -- [applause] >> the hon. london breed: --

which has been long overdue, so it's time. come on up, jose. let me get you sworn in. all right. please raise your right hand and repeat after me. i, please state your name, do solemnly swear to support and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california against all enemies foreign and domestic; that i bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that i take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose

of evasion, and that i will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which i am about to enter, and during such time as i serve as commissioner for the airport commission of the city and county of san francisco. congratulations. [applause] >> the hon. london breed: here's your official city pin. wear it right next to your -- how did they do this before i even had a chance. wasn't even sworn yet. >> i was told this is unofficial. >> the hon. london breed: and look how big that is. this is the whole world can see. it's, like, i'm a commissioner, but i've got class.

there's your commission pin and your pin from me. wear it with pride. all right. commissioner, let's hear a few words. [applause] >> well, clearly, as you can see, this is not what i normally do. thank you for the confidence in me. appreciate that. look forward to being part of a great team and being a -- being able to help any which way i can to make this the world's best airport and increasing the capacity. there was so much more in my head before i got up here. and most, importantly, my wife, janet, my son, antonio, all my friends, colleagues, and everybody out here. thank you very much. >> the hon. london breed: let's get you signed in.

all right. there we go. all right. it's official. [applause]

. >> president: all right. we're going to do it. hello and welcome to the tuesday, april 19th, 2022, hybrid and in-person virtual meeting of the san francisco entertainment commission. my name is ben bleiman and i'm the commission president. the meeting is occurring in city hall 408 broadcast live at sfgovtv or listed using meeting id 8 (174) 912-7791. before we begin, i would like to remind all individuals present and attending that the meeting in person today that all health and safety protoco