i really hope when you leave you feel better, you feel happier. rainbows make people smile, so it is hard to come in here and not get a little giddy. >> good morning, everyone i'm san francisco mayor london breed and so glad to be here to couch the annual safe shopper and in union square this holiday season (clapping.) and i wanted to thank is all the

folks joining us here today some you'll hear from in a moment i want to take an opportunity to acknowledge this amazing hotel more than one hundred years old 2 a hundred employees and a vibrate part of san francisco thank you for allowing us to host this press conference here today to talk about the things that that san francisco has planned for this holiday season. some of those things are fun, but, of course, some of those things are to make sure that we people are safe while shopping and having fun, i want to say based on the partnering with the union square alliance done great things closing down the streets to allow for holiday lanes where people have hot cocoa and move around a little bit more than easily and also joy the public

streets and spaces in a way that invites in the holiday season already as a tree let's and thanks to macy's and starting to look beautiful in downtown last night a great restaurant for people shopping and eating and love the most is the fact that the holidays lights bring joy and see so, so many people skating we were still skating an the ice skating ring that has negligible rewant to invite the people to shop and we know there are a lot of great stores for people to shop and great places for folks to eat in what we usually do every holiday season we increase the public safety i know you see some of the ambassadors here those are the

folks have been incredible as it relates to public safety and why in the central park of the city and county of san francisco under central station i know the chief will talk about that in a moment but has been over 4 o percent crime down because of officers and you investments and i think want to thank the downtown ambassadors and union square ambassadors they've been a welcome addition to the community. and we have retired police officers ambassadors the easy and easier on the streets not only dealing with the issues but the big city issues we have to be honest thing will happen by but we have a response as a response has been swift especially with the men and

women of the police department and how they respond we want to appreciate the work we do that the sheriff's department. and you'll hear a little bit about the additional support they will be providing. but the goal is to make sure that from the garage where you park or the bus you get off or the more than or lyft from have whatever experience adopt you don't have to worry about things because we are here to support you and protect you and make sure that the experience you have is a great one here in san francisco. this holiday season we have so many more to talk about i want to give some of the people that are joining us a chance to give you a how the of some things you want to experience the magic of the holidays in san francisco and in particular in the square is a ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the person in

charge the union square alliance a strong advocate for downtown rodriguez. >> (clapping) thank you total mayor and, of course, thank you to everything she's detain i'm rodriguez the ceo square alliance and happy to be here this is the season and great moments no union square iconic civic center center of the west we wanted to keep it safe for the northern california and san franciscans and visitors of all the way he acknowledge the hotel where we are because the weather thank you, brian for hosting this incredible events and rournlz to the hotel

(clapping.) and a warm fire place makes the holidays better i know there are people that takes care of this so come and enjoy the holiday and welcome and see the owner time trails full of ornaments and our beautiful blue carpet and want to thank the mayor's office and oewd and sarah standing behind me thank you for your support and thank bill groups and jp morgan chase and amazon and the partners and the gap for all they're doing to continue in the spirit of holidays in union square when you make your way up to the center of the plaza where the great tree and behind me you'll hear from the exam of macy's and

their support for the holiday season is bright and sparking and, of course, the i drink is on rain or shine make your way to the winter walk but the tree and with the stages blue trucks and the market i can get your stocking stuffers and thank the partners 3 come together to really make oounlz safe frontage from the holidays but i have see union square and sf photographically ambassadors and others our hotel and tourism holiday community happy to have your support have a wonderful time i know diego rivera is here and jeff and other partners at

the central station here we are a special district and at the you lieutenant for his support and, in fact, a rounding for him as he couped this is how we keep our union square safe and chief. thank you. >> and wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season that is exactly what that b will be this year and joining the spirits we're going to a safe new year. thank you very much. >> (clapping) and please welcome assistant chief the police department david. >> all right. good morning and thank you, mayor london breed this is an exciting moment for us like we're not bringing the best of news but super

excite btsdz about couching the holidays and i first want to thank mayor london breed for her support and supporting the police department and mayor london breed three years ago to this date that said we must have police officers visible in union square. we must have safety and have promotes and we must invite everyone from all over the region to come to eucalyptus to celebrate san francisco o san francisco and shop and spending time with their families we're down over in crime we're dowel u down in 40 percent for the city and that didn't happen that happens because we have officer that are visible and apprehend thinkinging those responsibility we are to make sure we have police officers that are visible that are able to respond rapid

you'll see officer over the area and we've already doubled more than doubled our number of mroefrl we are here 24/7 to cover the area and encourage everyone to come to union square because it is safe and my family is included in that spending time down here as well tea thank the ambassadors our partners and thank the sheriff's department and you'll hear from a moment in the county of santa clara sheriff carter and have the rec and park center to make sure we're promoting public safety. i want to thank central station lieutenant dean hall and the police officers this leadership we have safer union square in many, many years with that, i wish you all a happy holidays

and mayor london breed will be visiting the mounting union and seeing the horses that is also san francisco that is what we do we have to clean up, of course, we're responsible for that but we definitely want to bring this back to you thank you, melissa and with that, pass it back to the mayor (clapping.) and with that, chief lazzaro you're hard work and come a long ways almost one hundred people to celebrate in the police officer amendment using drones we didn't have the ability to use before i'm happy to talk about the barriers and things we're to set up for making sure we are continuing not only to protect people but protecting property we're so grateful to

the san francisco police department for all they're amazing work and also they're following up with with the commitment and this is a juvenile occasion this is demonstrated when something happens you'll get caught. >> arrested and only to have fun only. with that, i'm opposed to introduce our assistant sheriff of the sheriff's department carter. >> (clapping) it's beginning to a lot a lot like the holiday season i love this thank you for the warm fireplace i need a hot cocoa. the st. joseph's wanted to encourage either community members and the visitors to come to union square. for they're shopping experience you've heard from many people how amazing it

is in this area we we have several stores for shopping and restaurants you can fuel up while you're a shopping our goals and the sheriff's office to make sure that everyone is safe we're working with every partner that is behind me to make sure i all are safe when you come to to san francisco could. the ice skating rink and you'll have more fun so san francisco sheriff's office will provide many different things he's talked about who will have patrols in the area as well as along with the cord and you'll see marked vehicles maybe seen them in the area search warrants and you may see some ask for a sticker letting them know they need to have stickers our

children know we are here to be safe and provide traffic enforcement thank you the police department have our ambassadors and others law enforcement agencies by our deputies are doing an amazing job to make sure we are all safe don't forget when you go out there have fun but have hot chocolate out the door and if, if you go by the skating ring and with that happy holidays to you. >> (clapping) and i show you sheriff carter and one of the things you, you said will be helping with the around traffic on our streets and doing had is necessary so make sure you to by all traffic light and rrnlts and all the

things not only want to make sure people are safe when they're shopping but make sure people are safe on the streets as well and with the assistance in 34 role and again, a lot of the reason we're here is because we're announcing a robust operation we're going to be increasing our presence and our enforcement in the downtown union square so with that, oh, i want to bring up something someone that is one of my favorite people i love macy's and love macy's during the holidays we we want to appreciate macy's has been a real partner and have brought so many enjoy to union square the tree is lit the waeshtsdz are autopsy up and people are smiling when necessary purchase toys shop at macy's regularly

and around the area during the holiday season please welcome the manager of macy's in union square joe biden macy's. >> thank you so mayor london breed i'm joe biden davis the store manager at the wonderful for in union square. macy's is committed in light community we continue to support the union square area the retail designation and have great trees and the sfmta holiday window we will unveil tomorrow come by and check us out and, of course, santa (clapping.) together with the union square alliance and mayor london breed we share a new vision to deliver the best shopping right here in the greatest city in the world

so, please stop and treat those holiday moments with us we want to help you with your holiday list this holiday. thank you. (clapping.) and i also want to mention um, the city and county of san francisco under my office of economic development is investing in a lot of the activation think union square specifically to have events and car letters and other folks but get in the spirit of holiday season i want to appreciate pacific islanders for the office of economic workforce to make the investment in downtown and providing support in some of the new businesses opening and those that are already opted i've heard great things point

retailer about the sales we want to keep that going we're stepping to make sure that downtown not only is a place to spot shopping but a inviting her area and last but not least the rec and park is responsible for the union square garage please welcome kate. >> i think good morning, good morning everybody i'm kate anderson president of the commission and and the recreation department. we're here honorably in front of this beautiful fire place thank you, mayor london breed and union square area is not just a shopping, etc. on the other hand, mecca but a plaza since the 1800s a gathering place have the holiday ice ring and as well

as the macy's tree and the lenore a place where my that family and thousands of families come and enjoy the pictures and so proud to see all the people. mayor london breed commitment to the union squareeflected her violation and throughout san francisco by investing in the places like shopper programs and supporting holidays to make sure the union square remains a welcoming and friendly place a place for residents and businesses can thrive we're happy and i want to shout out to all the ambassadors and especially our park ranges with deputy chief if the park ranges will be partnering with sf finding and our sheriff's department in keeping the public

safe and also ask i'm marcus to make sure we have the stickers available; right? . okay. >> so always come and talk with our leaders and talk with our who are keeping us safe is they'll tell you about the chiechlt about the holidays that is helping san francisco economic recovery. so i promise when you come here you'll have a safety experience and have the time and the space to pick out perfect gifts and memories for your families that knowing san francisco has your backs thank you and happy holiday (clapping.) >> all right. joy the holidays thank you for coming we look forward to serging maybe downtown union square or taking photos with your families but

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exhibiting senior art work across the bay for 30 years as part of our traveling exhibit's program. for this exhibits we partnered with the san francisco art's commission galleries and excited show case the array of artist in historic san francisco city hall. >> [inaudible]. call me temperature is unique when we get to do we, meaning myself and the 20 other professional instructors we are working with elders we create long-term reps i can't think of another situation academically where we learn about each other.

and the art part i believe is a launching pad for the relationship building:see myself well. and if i don't try when my mom again. she may beat the hell out of mow if i don't try >> seniors, the population encounters the problem of loneliness and isolation even in a residential community there hen a loss of a spouse. leaving their original home. may be not driving anymore and so for us to be ail to bring the classes and art to those people where hay are and we work with people in all walks of life and circumstances but want to finds the people that are isolated and you know bring the warmth there as much as art skill its personal connection. men their family can't be well for them.

i can be their fell and feel it. >> i don't have nobody. people say, hi, hi. hello but i don't know who they are. but i come here like on a wednesday, thursday and friday. and i enjoy. >> we do annual surveys asking students what our program does for them. 90 plus % say they feel less alone, they feel more engaged. they feel more socially connected the things you hope for in general as we age. right? >> and see when i do this. i am very quiet. i don't have anybody here talking to me or telling me

something because i'm concentrating on had i'm doing and i'm not talking to them. >> not just one, many students were saying the program had absolutely transformational for them. in said it had saved their lives. >> i think it is person to support the program. because i think ida elder communities don't get a lot of space in disability. we want to support this program that is doing incredible work and giving disability and making this program what supports the art and health in different way bunkham art as a way of expression. a way of like socializing and giving artists the opportunity also to make art for the first time, sometimes and we are excited that we can support this

stories and honor their stories through art. we hope the people will feel inspired by the variety and the quality of the creative expressions here and that viewers come, way with a greater appreciation of the richness what elders have to share with us. [music] >> you don't know what will be inside the canister until you open it.

[♪♪♪] >> these are beautiful, historical drawings of san francisco. these drawings range from 1908 to 2010. [♪♪♪] [laughter] >> i build muscle. a lot of people don't know this, but we have a full team of architects that designed specific buildings and public safety. sometimes it is creating a brand-new building from the ground up. other times it is giving new life to one of our historic structures. [♪♪♪] >> i had to have some degree of artistic skill from a handcraft point of view to become an architect at that time. it is an incredible amount of

loss, in my opinion, to not draw by hand. that skill of having to manipulate a pencil or a pen to make line wait and to make the drawing we've. i have seen this development of technology and this huge transformation in the world his that you do leave some things behind that have beauty to them. [♪♪♪] >> now a day, technologies a completely different. we're not using paper, we are not using paint pencils, but we are using computers to model our buildings to produce drawings, it is different craftsmanship. >> in addition to the beautiful drawings, the person who was taking care of our file for almost 30 years was the one who organized those drawings and listed all of them in big binders with all the name of the projects, and they were still using these which is amazing.

>> 840. we are building an electronic archive of all the drawings for future use. the scanning project started back in march, 2018. we have scans about 36,000 sheets of paper and there's the remaining balance of 93,981. we can do about 100 sheets per day. hopefully by february 2020, it will be completed. >> we feel that our collection of historical drawings represents san francisco's a rich history. not only do we help make history , we also preserve it for the benefit of future generations.

i'll call the november 19th, 2024 regular meeting of the municipal transportation agency, board of directors and parking authority commission to order. if we could have it, please. quiet in the audience. thank you. thank you, secretary silva. colleagues and members of the public. i would like to start today's meeting by acknowledging director eakins resignation from the board of directors. director eakin has always been a