mr. osgood could weigh in but he has an opportunity. >> alex lemberg: if mr. ire an attorney that might be very helpful because it would be helpful to have both sides and also i might even ask for a request from planning as well. >> we are under a time frame for him to go out and hire an attorney, find one and get briefed. it's pushing it out larger. >> not a condition, just suggestion. >> okay, when would you want the brief by. the idea is to get the brief from the parties. >> deputy city attorney, it was her idea. so jen, when would you find it appropriate based on your own direction to have briefs submitted in advance of the september 6th hearing? >> i'm looking at my calendar, and i think, it would normally be the thursday prior to the hearing. >> you want to review their briefs prior to you issuing. >> i think that would be helpful. we are looking at september 6th. if we had briefs two weeks earlier it would be august 17th. >> okay. so that would give you two weeks to review. >> yeah, and the board as well and if they have further questions. >> i mean, i t

mr. osgood, are you here to provide general public comment on this item?>> yes, if you don't mind. >> and not to talk about your case which is coming up. >> yes, i understand that, are but in the same vain, i have to say as an average joe, things are put up against one of the best attorneys in san francisco when you know, i'm just here to protest a local neighborhood issue. i mean that's quite a daunting task. and the cost is a factor. we didn't hire an attorney, but people certainly advise that. >> i feel like this is touching on your case. so i don't think we can allow this type of public comment. maybe after your case is resolved, you can come back to address the board with your concerns on the process. >> well, i would like to address mr. swig's comments about contacting your supervisor. easier said than done. if you happen to support a candidate for office who doesn't win, you may very well be blackballed by your supervisor and not responsive and where do you go? that's a problem with district elections, i understand. but anything you folks can do to