hal smith. i wanted congratulate you on starting the televised meetings. it is a great thing, and i congratulate you again. it is good for the citizens of san francisco, democracy, citizenship, good for open government, but it is also good for you because it gives you the chance to tell the story of the ethics commission. it gives you an opportunity to be out front, strong, noble people. working for the benefit of the citizens of san francisco. today, it is my understanding, i have lots of chinese friends, it is the year of the dragon. dragons are strong. dragons are wonderful people who believe end strength and character. i consider this your beginning, since you are televising tonight. i guess it is your birthday. it is the beginning of something. be strong like dragons. do the right thing. protect the citizens of san francisco. protect their rights. project open government. thank you. >> good evening, commissioners. my name is hope johnson. i am the chair of the sunshine ordinance task force. i am here to reiterate what dr. washburn said, the chair of t

hal 49ers cuts in the nfc title game. berne >> how did the 49ers go for nine years of futility to one win away from the super bowl. all of these coaches had losing records. alex smith was selected no. 1 in 2005. it team field. when smith injured his arm, his toughness was questioned. the 49ers then got a new coach. in his first game he through inverted davis out of the game. he had a passion that often got the best of him. >> i want winners! >>vern: in fairness he did and that making davis 18 capt. he had a curious relationship with alex smith as well. he was gone by the end of 2010. then, jim harbaugh was brought in. one season, 14-3. how did harbaugh do with real old- time head coaches and eight offensive coordinator's could not? he often downplays his effect. >> the truth is, i have not changed anything. >>vern: the coaching speaks for itself. the 2011 roster is a relatively the same as the 2010 team thing which finished 6-10. eight players were selected for the pro bowl and a top-rated defense. alex smith is among the top quarterbacks in the nfl. did anyone see the 49ers as a super bowl caliber team in august? >>gary: the warriors won their game in cleveland. m