do we give them a sign ainge or promotional consideration, -- do we give them signage or promotional consideration, or do we give them certificates of appreciation? i want to be clear on how we thank these individuals appropriately. >> we have a number of different strategies for recognizing the philanthropic and corporate sponsorship that we get. the sentences go part trust in our print -- the san francisco parks trust and our own staff collaborate closely to cover -- together. everyone who gives to this department is due recognized by the department. >> thank you. commissioners, i will entertain a motion. all those in favor? the ayes have it. >> item 7 is off calendar. we're on item eight, general public comment continue. at this time, members of the public may address the commission. is there anyone who would like to speak during general public, and that has not already done so? general public comment is closed. item nine is commissioners matters. >> commissioners, anything newb -- new? what's in the public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed. item 10, new business agen

standardized assad, a standardized de corps, and color scheme, uniform apparel, standardized sign ainge, a trademark, or service mark. retailers were first defined and codified in 2004. at that time, it was only permitted in one zoning district. and it required conditional use in the coal valley ncd. it required 312

not there is life there has to look at looking more directly and trying to find or let' say organize aingeures are life. >> you wrote a book; that right, doctor? couple of them, one with don brown, the rare earth. why complex life is uncommon in the universe. isn't there an unnecessary degree of presumes build into the title meaning that if we have 200 billion stars in our solar system, and then you multiply that by the mere infinity number of other solar systems, in the universe how can you even -- how can you feel justified entitled a book "rare earth: why complex life is uncommon in the universe." you have no way of knowing it. >> how much time do you have. i can explain the many reasons why we said that may be the case. we think many of the statements that are present -- estimates that are present about how common intelligence life my be are wildly overestimated and a lot of this is simple an ateam by to us show there are many other factors one was to take into account besides those that are traditionally used an entire astronomical. one you mentioned, the numbers is the one we see the

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. >> reporter: ainge st.ouis considered a valuable asset to east san jose residents. >> the really only affordable course around thatky play. i'm not working and for five bucks i can come out here and play. >> reporter: the city of san jose sees its value, too. floating the idea of selling the 34-acre site to developers. san jose is anticipating another $100 million budget deficit last year and the 9-hole course lost over a quarter million dollars last year. >> various community centers, golf courses, swimming pools, they are all important. when there is not enough money to go around you have to make the choices. >> reporter: the course is popular with seniors and home to youth t. three generations of the espn espn pa know is a family were golfing today. they believe first tee and the course have helped their 12-year-old grandson. >> something to do. keep him clean and part of the elements. >> reporter: the course has over $5 million in bond debt. payments run close to a half million dollars a year. selling t